Courtroom Brims as Bryant Murder Trial Opens
Municipal court opens after long witness gathering delay in the murder case of Ethel Bryant against William Brown. Courtroom packed with spectators, most colored. Bryant, slender, in black, appears frightened. Bail denied. two-hour conference ends with no witnesses on the stand.
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Ethel Bryant
William Brown
Bryant
Attormnney Woodson
George H. Woodson
Des Moines
Milton F. Field
Woodson
Iowa
Doctor Afraid to Let Modern Rip Know U S Is Dry
A humorous clipping out of a wire service recounts Jim Eschringer waking from a long hospital sleep amid wartime and prohibition talk. He reacts with blank questions about Harding and Volstead, then sleepy quips about tobacco as doctors warn against shocking him. Local notices follow with odd incidents in Erie and Evanston.
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U.S
Harding
Andy Volstead
Jim
J. G. Bryant
Dim
Mike
Mary
Pretty Bride Helps Prove Heroism in France Tale
Mary Stuart Winter, a debutante and draftsman, helps defend Capt Edward Chamberlain by drawing maps and briefs used in testifying before the senate naval committee. He claims an air battle over German lines in 1918, where he says he downed five planes, captured a prisoner, and aided a French soldier. The couple wed after his dismissal and the honeymoon was brief.
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United Press
Washington
Edward Chamberlain
Senate Naval Committee
France
Chamberlain
San Antonio
F. A. Winter
Mary Stuart
Winter
Cat
Col. Winter
Smiles and Kinks Hit Today's Wires
Chicago reports a curious courier tale as Irving Rabenowitz seeks police protection from a woman who follows him, a situation echoed in gaggle of sensational wire items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prasy
Chicago
Irving Rabenowitz
League Treasurer Faces Libel Charge In Fargo Drama
Fargo Courier-News figures Totten and former editor Gummerson were arrested on criminal libel charges after a paper alleged misused recall campaign funds. Totten also faces a federal liquor transport warrant and a restraining order keeps him from control of the paper and funds. A $509 bond allowed his release pending next term court actions. Legion meet tonight to elect delegates and accept candidate submissions.
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Bu T
Fargo
Associated Press
Georgee A. Totten
Fargo Courier- News
C. K. Gummerson
Nonpartisan! Jeagne Committee
North Dakota
Totten
Courier-News
League
Totton
Ole Kalder
Kalder
Dakota Savings Bank
George A. Totten, Jr
Bobbed hair divides teachers in Des Moines convention
United Press reports at the Des Moines convention the debate over bobbed hair for female teachers. Miss Sarah Givens of Drake University predicts universal bobbing, while others argue for practical, businesslike styles. The discussion reflects shifting views on women’s presentation in professional settings.
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Schoohawams
Bob
United Pre Des Moines
N. BE. A
F. K. Daniels
Sarah. Givens
Drake University
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad Promotes Nerve Steadying
Delirious tonic drink boosts energy and tones the system. Endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy to calm nerves and support well being.
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Horsford
Congress Sees Debate on Tariff and Charters
Today in Congress general debate opened on permanent tariff. Agriculture committee weighs pit regulating condensed milk. Veterans seek federal charter. Navy bill conferees to resume discussion of disputed items. Senate Naval Sub committee to resume inquiry. soldier relief hearings continue. soldier bonus debated.
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Agriculture Committee
Dodie
Senate Naval
Chamberlain Court
Senate
Pirate craft prowls Atlantic coast endangering ships warn skippers
United Press reports government wireless stations broadcast warnings to vessels along the Atlantic coast to watch for a mysterious glow veiled craft that approached the Munalbro 300 miles east of Philadelphia and then disappeared. Capt. Giles of the Munalbro cites a phantom vessel, fueling fears of pirate marauders linked to disappearances off Cape Hatteras and the Carrol Deering case. Skippers along the coast are advised to take precautions.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gorv- Ordment
Atlantic
Munson Lines
Baltimore
Munalbro
Philadelphia
E. T. Chamberlain
Giles
Manalbro
Cape Hatteras
Carrol Deering
Munson
Department of Navigation
Chicago Man Buys Skirvin Interest in Gate City
Keokuk July 7 A change in ownership at The Gate City was announced when P R Finlay of Chicago purchased P F Skirvin interests and became general manager. Finlay is tied to the Stack Advertising agency as vice president. Skirvin, in California for the summer, will return to Keokuk in August.
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United Press
Keokuk, Ja
Gate City
P. R. Finlay
Chicago
P. F. Skirvin
Finlay
Stack Advinig Agency
Skirvin
California
Keokuk
Dill Pickle Club Closes Over Tax Action
The Dill Pickle Club, Chicago's North Side Bohemian group known for new thoughts and arts, has closed its Tooker Alley meeting place. Tax collection by federal internal revenue officers is cited as the principal cause of the club’s demise.
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Dill Pickle Club
North Side
Tooker Alley
Federal
Internal Revenue Officers
Steel price cut second since April announced
The United States Steel Corp announced another cut in finished product selling prices, marking the second reduction since April 12. In Washington, the Senate refused to yield on 14 amendments to the naval bill and sent the measure back for further conference. The American Legion began a push to pass the Swift bill in the Senate to centralize soldier relief programs. In Wilmington, John J. Satterthwait of Wilmington and P. J. Horey of Tulsa were named receivers of Island Oil Co by Judge Hugh M. Morris in federal court.
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Associated Press
New York
The
United States
Steel Corporation
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
American Legion
Wilmington
Del
John J. Satterthwait
This City
P. J. Horey
Tulsa
Okla
Island Oil Company
Hugh M. Morris
Federal District Court
Lloyd George Seeks Ireland Peace Talks Amid Big Four Efforts
London July 7 Associated Press reports Prime Minister Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Gen. J C Smuts visited Ireland at De Valera’s invitation and that none of the dominion premiers would attend the London Irish conference. Smuts met King George at Buckingham Palace for a half hour to relay Dublin talks and prospects for peace.
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Associated Press
London
Livya George
House of Commons
J. C. Smuts
Ireland
Amonn de Valera
Wader
Gen. Smuts
Lloyd George
Smuts
King George
Dublin
Sinn Fein
de Valera
Ulster Parliament
All Ireland’s Assembly
Eamonn de Valera
Buckingham Palace
Girls Outshine Men in Midwest College Grades
Chicago reports a Northwestern University dean of women Mary Rose Potter led a survey across Illinois Missouri Indiana Ohio and Iowa showing women students scoring higher than men in many subjects including mathematics. Educators agreed coeds excel and display stronger attention to detail.
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United Press
Chicago
Mary Rose Potter
Northwestern University
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Miss Surtees Quits as Assistant School Head
Miss Ida Surtees resigns as deputy county superintendent of schools effective August 20. Miss Mabel Luhmann is named her successor. Surtees retires to teach, with no position yet accepted. Luhmann, a Waterloo Business College graduate, formerly taught mathematics at East High and led Newell High School in Newell, Iowa.
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Miss Surtees
Miss Luhmann
Ida Surtees
H. GC. Moeller
Moeller
Mabel Luhmann
Avery, Ia
Storm Laxela
Mable Normand Plans England Vacation Soon
Los Angeles July 7 United Press reports actress Mable Normand will depart Monday for a two month vacation in England. The vivacious screen comedienne said she hoped to rest and see the noted theaters and landmarks during the trip.
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Mable Normand
England
United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Mattel Normand
Accuser Accused Episode on Castle Hill Green Carpet
Chapter two of a whimsical Jit-Ule story unfolds on Castle Hill's green rug in the schoolhouse as Milo Miller and George Bliss clash after a speeding incident on Rainbow Drive. Miller faces charges. Bliss counters with a charge against the pursuer amid mayoral proceedings. Seats for act two are unreserved.
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Castle Hill
Milo Miller
Waterloo
George Bliss
Cedar Falls
Miller
Mr. Bliss
Mil
Bliss
American woman and son near death in Paris
Mme De Guise-Hite, an American, and her son George Harbaugh faced death by their own actions in a Paris hospital after a self inflicted poison pact. The pair, driven by finances, were discovered after the attempt and Harbaugh hoped for word from his former husband, George B.E. Harbough, a Cleveland financier now in California.
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United Press
Paris
Mme
de Guise- Hite
Luchess
George Harbaugh
Mme. de Guise-Hite
United States
London
George
Morgan, Harjes & Co
Gov't Advances $500 Million to Railroads in Refund Deal
Washington officials said a provisional refunding plan with railroad executives would place about 500 million dollars in additional advances to carriers within six months. The government would issue 6 percent securities in return, covering railroads’ maintenance and capital expenditures from wartime control. Negotiations expected to wrap in two days with a compromise to settle outstanding disputes, and further appropriations likely from Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Mellon
Mr. Mellon
Congress
Altho
Man Arrested in Cedar Falls for Passing Bad Checks
Joseph Holker, deputy sheriff, returned from Ottumwa to stay with FP. L Campbell, wanted in Cedar Falls on charges of passing worthless checks, was arrested by Ottumwa police yesterday at the request of H T Wagner sheriff. Preliminary hearing set before Huntley justice of peace at Cedar Falls this afternoon.
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Joseph Holker
Ottumwa
FP. L. Campbell
Cedar Falls
H. T. Wagner
Huntley
Justice of Peace
Cedar Pails
England envies U S enterprise in news field
London July 7 AP report says Imperial Conference members complain of slow empire communications. Critics fault steamship telegraph wireless links and US news reach. Ministers note US radiates American news and perspectives worldwide, with Canada and Australia voicing concern over New York censored and influenced reporting. Churchill notes US press gathers news at large scales and can flood markets.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Dominions
Empire
America
Hughes
New York
U.S
Winston Spencer "Churchill
Colonias
Jeremie Massey
New Bea
Favorable Report Ordered on Bill to End Grain Gambles
A favorable report on the Capper-Tager antigrain gambling bill was ordered by the Senate agricultural committee. The bill aims to curb grain gambling by taxing speculative transactions. Amendments prevent private wire systems from out-of-market towns and allow farmers cooperatives to join boards of trade despite rebating rules. A three-member commission was created to review violations.
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Sy United Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Agricultural Committee
Boards of Trade
Board of Trade
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Rainbow Vets to Select Delegates to Cleveland
Delegates to the Rainbow veterans national convention in Cleveland on July 14 to 16 will be chosen at King Marson post tomorrow night at Memorial hall. The post aims to send four delegates while also electing officers for the next year and arranging Harry Marson’s funeral after his Rainbow division service in France. The ladies auxiliary will meet to select delegates to the convention.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Spirit Lake
Becker- Chapman Post
Memorial Hall
Stommes
Dubuque
Rainbow Veterans
Cleveland
King Marson
Des Moines Convention Debates Education Reform Spellings
At the NAEs third session Hugh H. Magill urged federal support for a cabinet secretary of education as public appreciation grows. Speakers, including Vaile and city superintendents, debated simplified spelling, city school goals, and the value of visual education with motion pictures and educational films.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Representative Assembly
Hugh H. Magill
National Education Association
Department of Education
Arthur H. Chamberlain
San Francisco
Cal
Committee On
Thrift
Jesse Newton
Denver
Colo
E. O. Vaile
Gek Park
Vaile
The
Education Association
City Schoo
Randall J. Condon
Cincinnati
Peter Mortensen
Chicago
J. W. Downs
Pittsfield
Kan
J. M. Gwinn
New Orleans
Moving Picture
J. W. Wilkinson
Logansport
Ind
Dean W. F. Russell
College of Education
University of Iowa
Administrator named for Sheffield estate
A. W. Crassan of Eldora Indiana was named administrator of the estates of Pitt M. and Sadie F. Sheffield. The couple were killed Saturday when their car collided with an I C train near Cedar Falls. The estates total 38,500 with five sons and two daughters as heirs.
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A. W. Crassan
Eldora
Pitt M
Sadie F. Sheffield
I. C
Cedar Falls
Government Not Afraid of Losing Seized Enemy Millions
Washington July 7 The alien property bureau chief said the peace resolution proves courts will restore ex enemy property and that the government fears no suits. About 33 000 estates valued around 500 million dollars are held by the custodian with 326.9 million to German subjects 29.6 million to Austrians and 91.9 million to American enemies. Some American property has been returned since the armistice, but disposition awaits congressional action.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
George E. Williams
Alien Property Bureau
Williams
Germany
Wiliams
Vocational Trainers Sent On Two Week Vacation Camp
Fort Sheridan July 7. Between three and four thousand vocational education trainers will take a two weeks outing at no cost to each at the Vets Vacation camp. ES S Boerke of Madison Wis presided as the camp was named. The camp opens today and will run until September 1 handling about 460 men every two weeks.
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Associated Press
Fort Sheridan, Jr
Vets
ES. M. Boerke
Madison
Wis
Students’ Council of Control
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Rip van Wickle
Jim Blackly
Erie
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A. H. Brows
Brown
Fargo Court
Boyt
Escels
Keokuk Gate City
Outlook
King Galls
Midwest
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Rainbow
Fletcher
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Sheffield Estate
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Togan
J. Isashter
W.clogan
J. Milter
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