National Legion Warns on Law Enforcement
Des Moines February 24. National Commander John McQuire of the American Legion told Iowa post commanders and adjutants that crime conditions deserve citizen attention. He urged broadening military defense measures and a strengthened general law enforcement system to ensure equal service and security for all. Col. Hanford MacNider praised Iowa as active in legion service and its strong state auxiliary marks.
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Des Moines
United States
Gangwander John
McQuiey
American Legion
Iowa
McGuige Sai
America
Congress
McQuige
Legion
James’ I. Barton
Garten
San Francisco
Themerican Legion
Col. Hanford,MacNider
National Legion
Col. MacNider
Mason City
Doc” Laird
Frank Miles
James F. Barton
Daniel Steck
Col
MacNider
Mueller Johnson Open Metal Plating Plant in Westfield
Mueller and Johnson form a partnership to open a metal plating shop in a subleased space at Willer Manufacturing plant in Westfield on Monday morning. Mueller has 28 years in the business and Johnson eight years. The firm will handle nickel, copper, brass plating and polishing work with seven to nine workers. Equipment cost about 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Waterlan Register, Companyyr
Charles Johnson
Moraine
Willer = Manufacturing ecompany
Westfield
Staphers divorce suit filed by Emma Stapher
Emma Stapher formerly of the Lincoln Hotel sues Prank Stapher for divorce after a June 3 1894 marriage. She seeks alimony of 3000 and attorney fees claiming cruelty and noting property valued at 10000. Arrest and municipal court details appear about a disorderly house case. Eddie Plank split between local and diamond status mentioned with paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Stapher
Pliin- Huff
Tim Wy
Lapiter
Lincoln Hotel
Sycamore Street
Municipal Cours
Flagman Sacrifices Life to Save Auto Driver on Tracks
A flagman on the railroad saved a motorist from an oncoming train but lost his life in the effort. The driver’s car was struck on the track as the flagman hailed him to stop, moments before the collision. A bystander named Kavanaugh sustained only a severe shakeup. The incident occurred at night near the Chicago line, with authorities investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thomas Gue
Kavanaugh
Ike Walton rally to feature Dr. Ruskin outdoors speaker
Dr John W Ruskin famed arctic explorer headlines a Miss meeting of the Izaak Walton league at the Armory at 7 20 p m today. W A Hendry of the Waterloo chapter presides. Ruskin will discuss wildlife conservation and outdoor sports with a travelogue motion picture possible. Other speakers include John Fairweather Surr Lichty Harry Shay Tom Waldron Daya Wills Nic Webber Charles Wright and C Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ruskin
Arctic
Itatik Wallon League
Armory
Great Outdoor Organization
Dr. Ruskin
Izaak Walton League
Waterloo Iles
John Fairweather
Surr Lichty
Harry Shay
Tom Waldron
Daya Wills
Nic Webber
Charles Wright
C. Hartman
Ats. P.m
Cedar Rapids
Civic Leaders Unite in Tribute to A. H. Coward
Waterloo civic leaders and business figures honor A H Coward, praising his Firm loyalty to the Rotary club, generosity to civic causes, and faith in Waterloo’s growth. Friends recall his probity, steady counsel, and readiness to invest in city enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Coward
Bruce Gates
Rotary Club
Coward
Perabur
Waterloo
Senate Move Aims To Make Tax Bill Law Soon
Washington February 2 AP The 387 million tax reduction bill cleared the House 64 to 282 and awaits Senate action likely Thursday. It would reach the White House for President Coolidge's signature before week’s end. Repeal of the inheritance tax is a major Senate focus amid arguments about lobbying and legislative deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Web
APJ
Senate
House
Reine
White House
Goolidge
Garner
Texas
American Bankers' League
Tillman
Demorrat
Arkansas
Verne Jay Takes Religious Play on 2 State Tour
Verne Jay of Waterloo writes and directs a religious allegory and co stars in The Glen Unseen. He tours Illinois and Iowa churches including Chicago Temple, plans Marion Davenport Moline and Cedar Rapids stops after successful runs in Mason City. He aims to elevate religious drama to secular standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Jay
Waterloo
Cornell College
Glen Unseen
Illinois
Middlewest
Jay
Mason City
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Robbers Foiled by Chinese Laundryman Witness
Chicago tale centers on Jong Fulong a Chinese laundryman who watched three robbers attempt a fur store heist. His presence prompted a lookout to order him away and a pistol shot rang out as two policemen pursued the fleeing thieves.
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Chicago
Jong Fulong
Sangress
John
Iowans Sentenced for Land Swindle
Dubuque February 24 AP two Iowans Andrew Schliehte and Matt Nadermann were sentenced by a Stevens Point Wisconsin circuit court judge for fraud in the 1929 sale of Wisconsin land. Selvehte received one to four years and Aerulandt one to two years. Schliche is also under indictment tied to the Farmers State Bank failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ja
Andrew FL Schliehte
I Ie
Matt Nadermann
Wisconsin
Waupon
Stevens Point
Schliche
Farmers State Bank
Dryers“vie
Corn Belt Conferees Head to Washington to Lobby Reform
A 22 member North Central Agricultural Marketing conference executive committee from the corn belt states will travel to Washington to press for legislation aiding agriculture. They will meet with the combined congressional delegation of 11 states, then with Senate and House agricultural committees, and finally with President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine. The group, originally named the Agricultural section and corn belt marketing conference, is now titled the North Central Agricultural Marketing conference.
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Died Moines
North Central Agricultural Marketing Conference
Washington
Chicago
Waushington
Senate
House Agricultural Committees
Pressaire Coolidge
Jardine
Agricultural Section
Dinner Dilemma for President Coolidge Due to Cold
Washington February 24 AP A severe cold kept Mrs Coolidge from a White House dinner forcing White House aides to seek social precedents. President Coolidge joined Mrs Jardine en route to the Willard Hotel where Attorney General Sargents wife hosted cabinet members and spouses.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Spring Colors Parade at Paul Davis Store Style Show
Paul Davis Drygoods staged a spring fashion show in the afternoon featuring women and girls modeling outfits spanning daytime to evening wear. Models wore tan, green, blue and red dresses with coats wraps suits and accessories including purses canes handkerchiefs scarves and furs. The event ran from 2 pm for over an hour with another showing planned tomorrow and store staff plus high school girls acted as models.
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Pauli Davis’ Drygoods Company
Bray
Celebrities I Met Aho totties at Shakespeare town visit
A memoir style piece describes a trip through England with encounters among famous figures in London and Stratford. The narrator recalls meeting actors, preachers, dukes, lords, and Marie Corelli while visiting Anne Hathaway's cottage near the Avon. A playful boat ride invitation follows and a street address is given.
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relebri_ Ges
England
Marie Corelli
Shakespeare
Ann Hathaway
Jou
Doe
Margaret
Baker
Ana Hathaway
VY. Williams
Broadway
Athlete Teacher Defends Self On Deagon's Charges
Palmyra Indiana February 24 AP A community educator and athlete faces trial next Sunday on charges of unbecoming a church worker for organizing basketball and football teams promoting Sunday recreation and running a community hall with dances and plays. Martin insists the case will prove modernism not irreligious and seeks a public hearing with three judges.
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Palmyra
Ind
APY
Clyde Martin
Church of Christ
Martin
Winona Agricultura College
Tno
Educators Criticize Method of Electing County School Heads
Washington February 2. Educators attack the popular ballot method for county school superintendents. Miss Florence Hale of Maine urges the rural education department to ensure county leaders are educators, not politicians, in remarks to National Education Association meetings.
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Washington, D.C
Lasher Seeks Guard Artillery to Camp Sparta Minn
Kansas State Teachers College informed adjutant general Louis G Lasher that the national council of education asked permission of the War Department to send four National Guard artillery units to Camp Sparta Minnesota for training next August. Units listed include Batteries A Clinton B Caven, D Grand Jun, plus the headquarters company and staff of the 34th division at Camp Dodge Iowa. Summer encampments run August 1 to 15 for several infantry units and the 186th ambulance corps.
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Cnomas ‘Butcher
Des Moines
Kansas State Teachers College
Louis G. Lasher
National Council of Education
Spar
Minn
24000 Eggs 100 Miles Omelet Hits Streetcar
A 24000 egg omelet was spread over East Denver when a truck carrying eggs owned by Clarence Wright, after a 160 mile overnight trip from Flagler, Colo, was struck by a streetcar near a wholesale house. The accident disrupted his delivery plans.
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Denver
Colo
Clarence Wright
Flagler
Priest Expulsion Threatens Start of Religious War
Mexico City reports say the government will vigorously enforce the expulsion law for alien clergy despite assurances to foreign envoys. A riot near the Cathedral of the Sacred Family left two dead and 16 wounded as police and protestors clashed while efforts aimed at deporting two Spanish priests continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
INS
Wilbrandt Boy Dies at 14 in Ackley
Funeral services set for Robert Dale Wilbrandt 14 at the Methodist Episcopal church in Ackley at 2 p.m. Friday after he died at 11 p.m. Tuesday from a throat hemorrhage. Rev. William Crossley to officiate both church service and home ceremony. Survivors include his grandmother Mrs Dale Seitsma and his mother Mrs Reka Seitsma Wilbrandt. Born in Ackley July 1, 1811, he attended the M E Sunday school and junior league and was a freshman in Ackley High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Dale Wilbrandt
William Crossley
Dale Seitsma
Reka Seitsma Wilbrandt
M. E
Fricks-Caward Alienation Suit Continued Again
The $10,000 alienation of affections suit brought by Mrs. Kathryn Fricks against Mrs. Mathilda Coward again faces continuances. Originally set for February 16, the case was moved to February 23 and then to March 1 due to illness of the Coward attorney, with trial durations for the March term not yet reported as of March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Fricks
Mathilda Caward
C. W. Fricks
Fires Sweep Piers Threaten Steamers On Hudson and East River
Fire swept the Dominion pier at Beach street on the Hudson River imperiling the steamers Jefferson and Seminole. Tugboats saved the Jefferson and the Seminole carrying silks, cotton, and tobacco valued at about 1.9 million. Another blaze in an East River front factory forced 800 families from a nearby tenement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
OW Dominion
Beach Street
Hudson River
Undsen River
East River
Building Permit for One-Story Home on Seventh Street West
Harry Hummel received a permit to erect a one story frame residence at 1936 Seventh Street West costing 3000 dollars in Home Park Boulevard.
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Harry Hummel
Boulevard
Seventh Street West
Iowa City Plans to Observe Fire Prevention Week
Iowa City will observe Fire Prevention Week with two focus days March 7 and 8. The campaign will be driven by the chamber of commerce and city officials through civic associations and schools to reach juveniles and the public. A survey of local fire hazards will precede a thorough report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Chamber of Commerce
Thore
Messages Flood KFNF After Second Anniversary Program
Shenandoah Iowa February 24 All records for messages received at KFNF radio station were believed broken as about 200000 messages poured in congratulating the station on its second anniversary telegraph offices in Omaha and Des Moines were swamped with inquiries and messages continued to arrive as the flood subsided
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Shenandoah
Tal
KFNF
Omaha
Des Moines
Death notice and corporate filing in two items
Death reported of Mrs W S Kenworthey mother of Mrs John Fitzgerald at Bloomfield Ia with funeral in Oskaloosa Ia. Also notice of incorporation of Wyoming Investment Company in Cedar Rapids with $25000 capital stock and officers K P Winslow M Drabelle and L J Derflinger.
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W.S. Kenworthey
John J. Fitzgerald
Western Avenue
Bloomfield
Fitzgerald
Authorize Investment CO
Des Moines
Secretary of State
Wyoming Investment Company
Cedar Rapids
K.P. Winslow
M_ Drabelle
L. J.derflinger
Hundley's Liquor Trial Delayed by Absent Attorney
The Ray Hundley third offense liquor case in Black Hawk County was postponed as defense counsel J F Sullivan was in Minneapolis. Judge Stiles excused jurors until 2 p.m. then until 9 a.m. tomorrow. County Attorney Wyckoff and staff prepared to prosecute as the trial aims to proceed once Sullivan appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hundley
Black Hawk County
Stiles
Grundy Carter
A. Cook
FL Vwdwards
Hundrey
J. Sullivan
Jettary G
J. 7
Minneapolis
Edwards
Sullivan
J. Fc. Jurtagh
The
Tomoorrow
Jeffers
Jed
Bawards
Jeffery Sullivan
Ey Frundley
Charles City Man Named Head of Dubuque Schools
Charles City native Charles H. Pratt announced he has accepted the superintendency of the Dubuque public schools. He signed a contract for $5,000 for the first year after traveling to Dubuque and back. Pratt has four years as Charles City superintendent and previously five years in Clarion. He also taught at Iowa State Teachers College summer schools in two recent summers.
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Charles City
Charles H. Pratt
Dubuque
Pratt
Prall
Clarion
Pratl
Iowa State Teachers College
Business in East Just Getting By Says Bridge Contractor
George W. Miller of Miller Taylor Construction says business in the east is just getting by as he returns from a 10 day trip inspecting bridges his company has under contract in Ohio. He notes considerable unemployment and reports Dayton council accepted a $150000 concrete arch bridge over the Mad River. The firm has two more bridges under construction at West Alexandria and Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Miller
Miller-Taylor Construction Company
Ohio
Miller
Dayton
West Alexandria
Freemont
Dismantling of 100-foot Smokestack at Local Mill
Workmen began removing a 100-foot smoke stack at the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Union Mill on the west side as the mill stands idle. The stack had become unsafe, and with no current operation there is no purpose for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo & Cedar Fails Union Mill Company
Ames Man Finds Black Hawk Speed Courts Complicated
Grant Netenti of Ames met with the county board at the courthouse to discuss an arrest by Motorcycle Officer Harry Mason on Grant highway west of Jesup. Netenti said he was transporting his sick brother when Mason stopped them and offered choices for appearance, mentioning Cedar Falls vs Waterloo and a $9 fee, raising questions about where an officer can set fines and appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorge Netenti, Ames, Jr
Harry Mason
Grant Highway
Jesup
Netentt
Harry Fh
Mason
Barry
Neteatt
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Newcott
Women Candidates for School Boards Planned by Club
Waterloo Woman’s club officials outlined a plan to place two women on the boards of education for both districts if club efforts succeed. Nomination filings are due by March 1 with elections in March. Mrs. D. G. McAlvin is the only woman on the West district board, while Mrs. B. J. Wowrey may resign from the East district board before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Womumas Club
Waterloo
Athoo
Civic Department
PF. M. Shores
ACE
Shares
D. G. McAlvin
Board of Education
West
B. J. Wowrey
East Iistrict
Standard Battery Purchases Lawson Automotive
Standard Battery Company purchases Lawson Automotive at 218 Fifth Street West. John Hansen F M Wood and W J Decker buy assets and equipment, plan to expand machine shops and maintain location in conjunction with Standard Battery. Charles E B Lawson will remain superintendent under new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Automotive Company
Fifth Street West
John Hansen
F. M. Wood
W. J. Decker
Standard Battery & Electric Co
Fitth Street West
Luivnson E Company
Standard Battery & Electric Company
Laley
Legitimate Plays Rise As Waterloo Players Leader Speaks
Wilson, manager and leading actor with the Waterloo Players, addressed Conopus Club in Black's Steproom. He asserted legitimate plays are emerging again and praised community little theatres for training young people to think quickly and act on their feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alc. Wilson
Waterloo Players
Conopus
Steproom
Omaha man released on bond after fatal hit and run
In Omaha area a Burl County official W J Asgrig was released on 5000 dollars bond after his car struck and fatally injured T year old Louise Kuhl a seamstress. An inquest is ordered for Thursday morning. Also reported thieves stole 50 suits from Webb general store and left no clues as Sheriff John Liedman pursues leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agto
Omaha
Neb
W. J. Asgrig
Tekamah
Burl County
Louise Kuhl
Theves
Webb
UuPy
Sherif John Liedman
Spencer
Liedman
Tasithuni Tarsiday Official Weather Update
Temperatures and timing for Tasithuni Tarsiday indicate official guidance for Therdas night. Mentions Ollie Wednesday and Tam Cofitelal Wednesday with noted TE a.m. Wednesday and a 3 mm reading.
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Uaws Legion
J.R. McQuigg
Eddie Plank
Re. Pe. Fen
Tar Amos
Inda
Flagman
Ike Walton
John Ruskin
Wood Head
Page One J
A. E
A. IL
Orl
Russell Wetton Tertog Tien
Wywater Wee
Tle
Eivie Girls
Taiwass
Toon Crusis
Eivie Enterprises
Winterlag
Jo. Hartman
Tuihie
Pike
Mr. Coward
Hess
Rathuteor
Bart
Askatee
Carrell
Lord Carrell Theatre
Geier
Jyilee
Fynuk
President
Mrs. Jardine
Mrs. Coolidge
Paul Davis
Sou
Deagon
Lasher
Sparta
Mexico
Wilbrandt Boy
Fricks-Caward
Iowa City
John Pitazgerald
Hundley
Rrgent
East
Murry
John Gardner Marry
Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ames
Black Hawk
Standard Battery Company
Lawson Automotive
Wilson
Linwood Avenue
South Street
Iceyms
Lester W. Miller
Jin Sade Rhig
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