Confidence men fleece Water loo stockman in Rock Island scam
A Water loo stockman Evans lost 20000 dollars in a failed advance information horse race ruse. Two men lured him to Rock Island and staged a fake deal at the Harner house, then fled with the money as Evans expected a payoff. Police pursue the suspects. possible counterfeiting charge.
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Waterloo
Salmost
Rock Island
Maybray
Kentucky
Evans
Tri-City
Harner
Spencer Square
Brown
Eves
Navenport
John Weir
Three Negro Soldiers to Be Hanged at Camp Dodge
Three Alabama selective service men, Robert Johnson Stanley Trammell and Fred Alien, were convicted by court martial of assaulting a 17 year old white girl on May 24 at Camp Dodge Iowa. President Wilson approved their sentences. Will Heard was acquitted. Executions set for morning with restricted civilian access.
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Camp Dodge
Wilson
Robert Johnson
Stanley Trammell
Fred Alien
Alahbama
Will Heard
Alabama
L A. m
Tes
Militar
Lake Au launch and rail control update from last night
Last night's brief notes several items from across the nation. Superior Wisconsin reports the Lake Au is set to be launched today. Washington details government control of about 33 short lines and 1,300 related routes. Brews and near beer production to be cut by 50 percent due to fuel limits starting July 1. New York announces a Tacoma based firm acquires a major component line through the alien property custodian. Washington DC records a torpedo boat destroyer Tillman named in honor of Senator Tillman of South Carolina.
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Uperior
Wis
Ameralds
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Testas
Washington, Inc
New York
International, Textile, Inc
Irideeport
Coun
Jon O
Washington, DC
Tillman
South Carolina
Woods to resign from Republican committee chair
Frank P. Woods plans to resign as head of the Republican national congressional committee shortly. Friends say the move would end the awkward situation from his anti war votes. The Gray Meeker letter prompted the fight to oust him, but Woods intends to resign voluntarily to remedy the muddle.
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Bureau
Ening Courier
Washington
Waterloo
D. C
Frank P. Woods
Republican National Congressional Committee
Gray and
Meeker
Woods
Gray-Meeker
Secret Service Probes Denver Minister Blaufuss
State secret service men visit Bremer county to investigate charges against Rev. Blaufuss of Denver for defying Gov. Harding's proclamation on conducting religious services in English. Reports say he was placed under arrest, though not confirmed by press time, and he and part of his congregation reportedly oppose the language order, promising to defend his constitutional rights. The probe follows ongoing local and state discussions on the language question and the public reaction is keen.
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Waverly Democrat
Bremer County
Blaufuss
Denver
Blausfuss
Gov
Harding
Baptist Young People's International Meeting in Cedar Rapids
Six hundred delegates from the United States and Canada gathered for the International Baptist Young People's union convention in Cedar Rapids. The principal speaker was Reuben Saillens of Pa France, a WWI veteran, with Rev. H. H. Binghan of London Ontario delivering a patriotic address in Greene Square that night.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Canada
Opag
International Baptist Young People's Union
Rewben Saillens
Pa France
H. H. Binghan
London
Ontario
Greene Square
Things Theatrical Here At Home Sandy in Plaza Pictures
Sandy appearing in Paramount film with Jack Pickford and Louise Fin as popular attractions at the Plaza today Friday and Saturday. The Keystone Kentucky story follows Sandy a cheerful brave lad pursuing his dream girl to her ancestral home where adventures and romance lead to marriage amid scenes rich with blue grass charm.
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Sandy
Paramount
Jack Pickford
Louise Fins
Kentucky
Seorch
Plaza Theatre
Quiet Fourth of July in Waterloo as fireworks scarce
Waterloo Iowa reduced Independence Day fireworks due to fears of government restrictions and licensing. Merchants report low orders and diminished inventory though parks and riverpicnics draw large crowds at Electric Park and Cedar Falls. City maintains its celebration despite the quiet scene.
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Waterloo
Holfiday
Waterloo T
Electric Park
Cedar Falls
Bremer Feacher Boosts Red Cross Event at Winzenberg
Anna Cahill of Waterloo led a Red Cross entertainment at Winzenberg school in Douglas township Bremer county on June 26 raising 88 dollars. Pie auction grossed 69.25 dollars ice cream and pop sales 13.75 dollars. Waverly High School Orchestra led by Gertrude Tyrrell performed followed by a Vander Veer address.
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Anna Cahill
Waterloo
Red Cross
Winzenberg
Douglas Township
Bremer County
Waverly High School
Gertrude Tyrrell
G. O. Vander Veer
Waverly
Thrift Stamp Drive Nets Pledges Across District
Miss Cahill canvassed the district for thrift stamps and secured pledges totaling 2258 dollars. This second effort followed a first drive that raised 1350 dollars, with 37.50 dollars contributed from the sociable event.
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Cahi i
Sociable
Mrs Shirey Hit By Auto At Crossing In Cedar Falls
Mrs. Sarah Shirey aged 81 was struck by a car at Fourth and Washington Streets while crossing after leaving First Brethren church. She was rushed to Presbyterian hospital with bruises, lacerations, and contusions but no broken bones or internal injuries. The accident occurred at 4:20 a.m. and involved two vehicles, one driven by James Hearst of Cedar Falls. Her daughter lives at 222 Edwards Street.
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First Brethren Church
Hed Cross
Sarah Shirey
Fourth
Washington Streets
Presbyterian Hospital
Hearst
Shires
Soldiers Oocka Must Be Knitted
The Waterloo Red Cross calls for 1400 hand knitted socks for soldiers. Waterloo women should start immediately by visiting the Red Cross shop for yarn and instructions as the central shop closes for redecorating this week.
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Waterloo
American Red Cross
Red Cross
No Increase in Freight Rates on Potatoes Ruling
Washington July 4 The interstate commerce commission ruled the proposed 15 percent increase in potato rates unjustified. The decision benefits shippers opposing the hike from Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin and the Dakotas to jobbing and consuming centers in northwestern Iowa and other midwestern states. Walter Condran and A T Sindell represented the Iowa railroad commissioners at the hearing.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Iowa
Walter Condran
A. T. Sindell
Iowa Railroad Commissioners
Liens Priority Fixed by Court in Cedar Falls Case
A decree by Judge K W Mullan fixes lien priority in the Connell Cowan Lumber Co. v Garrettson estate matter. Plaintiff’s mortgage on lot 5 block 13 Brown’s second addition Cedar Falls is superior to others and yields $5 556 98. Nancy M Smith widow of G L Smith title holder is entitled to dower one third surplus, with liens listed in order Weart Frisby Lumber Co 426 04 Holmes 2000 Johnson Wyth Co 1323 26 J C Radell 294 05 General Western Material Co 780 66 L M Smith 808 89
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K. W. Mullan
Connell Cowan Lumber Company
George N. Garrettson
G. L. Smith
Brown
Cedar Falls
Nany Mt Smith
Weart-Frisby Lumber Company
CG. BE. Holmes
Johnson & Wyth Company
J. C. Radell
General Western Material Company
L. M. Smith
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Hank F. Woods
Secret Service
Baptist Young Triple's International Meeting
Cale
Marly
Bremer Feacher
Palacke
Lusitania
Rita Jolivet
PATHE
Charles Frohman
Miss Jolivet
Electric Park Today
Theda Bara
Fatty Arbuckle
Mabel Normand
Louise Huff
Drew Comedy
Blue Grass
Cohenson
Moody Tire CO
Sycamore Street
Waterloo, Iowa
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