Ugly women doomed by Chicago jury in love murders
Chicago reports on July 11 note a trial and verdict binding Mrs Nitti Crudelle to hang for the hammer murder of her husband after a prior attack on her lover. Discussions accuse beauty prejudice in verdicts while officials seek to abolish capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Love Inurder
Anna Buzzi
Sabella Nitti- Crudelie
Buzzi
Nirti Crudelle
New York
Cook County
Thinois
Nitti
Alexander Stone
Frank Creudelle
Stone
William McLaughlin
J. O'Neil
Nitts
Crudelia
German Alarm Over Ruinous Internal Explosion Across Europe
The piece argues that fears of a German internal collapse to destroy Europe are inflated. It contends public belief in drastic German rupture is widespread, yet the Paris Ruhr policy, while costly, risks breaking Germany apart. It asserts France’s Ruhr gambit backfires, delaying reparations and fueling German resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
France
Ruhr
Ruhe
New York
Bolt of Lightning Kills Two Women at Cedar Rapids
A bolt of lightning killed two women in Cedar Rapids as they were struck during a storm. Heat wave continues to threaten Ohio with temperatures near 90 degrees as pools attract crowds at summer resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ohio
Columbus
Mercury
Alaska Balloon Disaster and Harding Visit
The A B C navy balloon A H Y S dropped into Lake Erie after a July 4 flight from Indianapolis led by Lieut Roth with Lieut Null as aide. The wreckage and body were recovered and taken to Lakehurst Naval Air Station. Reports say the bag had a torn panel indicating a forced landing. In Alaska, President Harding faced mixed views on development during his Juneau visit, with plans for travel to Seward and Fairbanks facing weather and terrain hurdles.
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Associated
Cleveland
Navy
Indianapolis
Ld. Roth
T. B. Null
WIS
Lake Erie
Linnet. J. FE
Strong
Port Slinley
Nieul. Rath
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
WN. J
Lieut
Wso
Point Pelee
Indiana
Lieut. Roth
Cedar Rapids
Tantodas
Fort Stanley
Clendoont
Oelock Vontehi
Japze
First Christian Church
Italy
George R. 1Lolmes
Tuneau
Alaska
Harding
Wallace
Carnally
Seward
Juneau
Skagway
Henderson
Eerine
Fairbanks
Cordova
Richardson Trail
Ford «Ars
Miy
Jvneauerans
Tiarding
Paty
Gov.i Bone
Maskan
64 Killed in Roumania Train Wreck Near Klausendburg
London dispatch reports sixty four people killed when a train wreck occurred near Klausendburg Roumania. Details from exchange telegraph dispatches are current, with casualty figures leading the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
London
Klausendburg
Roumanis
Carlsbad
Umpire Quigley Injured by Foul Ball in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the umpire Quigley was struck by a foul tip in the second inning of the Philadelphia Cincinnati game. He was knocked unconscious and removed to a hospital after teammates carried him from the field. The injury occurred when Cincinnati shortstop Caveney fouled the ball, delaying the game until Quigley could be attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradelphia
Umpmre
Quigley
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Caveney
Cincinnati Shortstoy
Umplia Pfirman
Train wreck claims Northern Pacific engineer Thomas Barry
A telegram to Mr and Mrs P T Kelly in Montana confirms the death of Thomas Barry, a Northern Pacific railway passenger engineer, in a Montana wreck. Formerly of Lincoln township, he began railroad work with the Milwaukee Road in northwestern Iowa, later serving 25 years in Montana. his widow survives.
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Thomas Barry
Northern Pacific Railway
Pt Kelly
Vermont Street
Rares
Lincoln Township
Kelly
Montana
D. Kelly
Thomas Harry
Milwaukee Road
Towa
Ife
Whitehall
Montisl
Rock Island Uses Variable Figures at Tax Hearing
Des Moines July 11 The Rock Island and Great Western seek to set aside the assessment against their properties for the last year. Clifford Thorne, chief state witness, cited errors of 190 million and 25 million in Rock Island exhibits. The road provided a stockholder valuation of 388,277,342 as fixed by the Interstate Commerce Commission, aligning with the tax records under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Soines
Tada
Scott Ms Ladd
Rocksland
Greats Western
Clifford Thorne
Riting
Rock Island
Tip Interstate Commerce Commission
Tha Hening
Tuck Bill Halts Road Work in This District
County board member confirms complete cessation of road building this year except for essential maintenance on routes including Red Ball and Waterloo Hudson road. The Tuck bill limits counties to cash on hand, delaying graveling projects in Eagle's township and Fox township areas, with major funding stalled to avoid higher taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo-Hudson
Tuck
Eagle's Township
Fox Township
Bentley
Waterloo Women in Golf Triumph Over Independence Team
Waterloo women golfers from Sunnyside Country Club easily defeated a group from Independence Country Club at Sunnyside links yesterday afternoon, winning Rye matches and tying one. Representing Sunnyside were Mrs. J. J. Lynch, Arch W. McFarlane, Mrs. J. F. Simpson, Mrs. L. W. Bryant, Mrs. J. B. Chandler, and Mrs. A. J. Foote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Sunnyside Country Club
Independance Country Club
Sunnyside Links
Sunnyside
Eru
J. J. Lynch
Arch W. McFarlane
J. F. Simpson
L. W. Bryant
J. B. Chandler
A. J. Foote
Lynch
Harold Tabor
McFarlane
Cole
Mrs. Simpson
Mrs. Gates
Mrs. Bryant
Miss Lauher
Chandler
Luther
Foote
Three Are Hurt in Lawn City Mishaps
In Cedar Falls three accidents caused serious injuries. Edward Obele, 13, was injured internally when his bicycle brakes failed in a traffic jam and he was struck by a car driven by Rev. F. H. Gillette near 1124 State Street. Will A. Wright fell from a haymow on his farm in Washington township, injuring his back and an arm from a 10 foot drop. Robert Best, aged four, was struck behind the left ear by a wood arrow while playing. a physician removed a large splinter root from the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Edward Obele
George Obele
State Street
F. H. Gillette
Iad
Will A. Wright
Washington Township
Robert
Robert Best
Nathan
Manitoba Votes on Still Wetter Laws Winnings
Manitoba holds a referendum on allowing sale of wines and beer with meals in hotels. A June referendum on liquor sales passed decisively and the legislature will reconvene July 25 to enact laws reflecting today’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Man
Raggedy Ann to Be Given Army Honors
Raggedy Ann the burro mascot of Battery IF Fort Sam Houston will receive full military honors at burial for her death when attacked by mules. Verdun, Fifteenth field artillery mascot and Raggedy Ann’s mate, will be decorated later. Taps, a wreath of alfalfa, a funeral eulogy by Staff Sergeant J. J. Burns, and a volley from field pieces will mark the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Raggedy Ann
Battery IF
Fort Sam Houston
J. J. Burns
Bartletts Golf Features Round in State Tourney
In the morning round of the state golf tournament Bartlett Ottumwa led Des Moines rival Harrison by seven holes at noon after a par four start. He posted a medal 74 as Guinand Cedar Rapids rallied from behind to finish 3 up on Hubbell Des Moines. Other matches showed Tra ANen Des Moines 5 up on Lindsay Cedar Rapids and A B Smith, while Rock Island stood 4 up on Barton Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
A. M. Bartett
Ottumwa
Roland Harrison
Des Moines
Bartlett
G. G. Guinand
James Hubbell
Corydon
G. A. Wilson
Webster City
J. ©. McGregor
Oskaloosa
Paul Scott
Council Bluffs
Liners to Arm with Machine Guns for Repelling Smugglers
Sen Francisco notes dope smugglers on the Pacific will be met with machine gun fire. Port Collector W B Hamilton says passenger liners may arm to deter smugglers. Sampans shadowing ships near Honolulu are part of the operation chain, and shipowners seek to disrupt this by armed defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Pacific
BO Hamilton
Honolulu
One Killed One Hurt on Grade Crossing
A Rock Island westbound train struck an automobile at a Shelby grade crossing yesterday killing Otto W. Gosshorn and injuring John Best. The car carried Christian Endeavor delegates returning from the Des Moines international convention. Best was badly hurt while Gosshorn died en route to Shelby hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby, In
Rock Island
Here
Christian Endeavor
Des Moines
Otto W. Gosshorn
Shelby
John Best
Tres Moines
Iowa Service Company
Red Oak
Railroad Commission
Villisca
Dwight N. Lewis
Rome
Burlington Railroad
O. W. Doshern
Railroads Busier Than Ever Before
Washington July 11 The railroads of the United States are doing more business now than ever before in their history. The American Railway association reports revenue freight loadings for the week ending June 30 at 11 021 770 cars surpassing all previous records. The prior high was Oct 14 1920 with 1 018 539 cars loaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
American Railway Association
Former Iowa Doctor Dies in Mayo Hospital
Funeral services were held in Prairie City for Dr. Burton A. Baird of Rochester Minnesota who died at the Mayo Brothers hospital on Saturday. A Iowa native born 1891 he graduated at the University of Iowa in 1914 and played football for the Hawkeyes in 1914 and 1915. He had been on the Mayo clinic staff since 1917 and was widely known in medical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Burton Aa. Baird
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers Hospital
Baird
Mayo Brothers
University of Iowa
Iowa
Palace Free Matinee Promises Light Summer Entertainment
Thursday afternoon the Palace theatre offers its semi annual free matinee headlined by Mary Roberts Rhinehart's Affinities starring Colleen Moore and John Bowers. It features a light humorous plot and a Ruth Roland Haunted Valley serial chapter will also be shown. Also notes marriage licenses for William F. Siczert, Agne Tgabette, Ruth Webster and Fred Wittang in Waterloo and Reinbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Mary Roberts Rhinehart
Colleen Moore
John Bowers
Ruth Roland
Governor Called On To Send Special Session Inquiry
Las Vegas New Mexico July 11 The contempt hearing against Albuquerque publisher Carl C Magee continues as Judge David J Leahy rejects evidence on shortages in San Miguel accounts The defense cites See Romero as political boss while Magee denounces the court and cites the governor s secretary Miss Rone Hanna The county calls for impeachment and a special session while Magee resumes cross examination with supporters petitioning Governor Hinkle for action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N.M
David J. Leahy
San Miguel
Carl C. Magee
Albuquerque
Magee
Mages
Leahy
Lex
Secundo Romero
Mageée
Jim” Hinkle
San Miguel County
Santa Fe
Rone’ Hanna
Theooverber
See Romero
Corn in Iowa Progress Report Highlights Growth
Des Moines July 14 Corn made excellent progress with most fields laid by last week. The crop statewide is near average, though some areas report slower growth. Barley and oats harvest underway in the south, with rust noted in Pocahontas and Taylor counties. Winter wheat harvest and barley harvest are in progress. Hessian fly and chinch bug damage reported in southeast counties. Haying favored but heat affected pastures and timothy seed looks good. The week was the warmest of the season with an average temperature near 80 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Pottawattamie
Taylor
Charles City
Noted Speakers May Come to Mason City
Mason City Iowa July 11 notable figures may address the state convention of the Smharsean Legion on August 16 with possible attendance by J Gen John J Pershing if plans permit He is slated to inspect the summer training camp at Fort Des Moines on August 30 three days after the convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Kenesaw M. Landis
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
George Leach
Minneapolis
Red Cross
Smharsean Legion
John J. Pershing
Fort Des Moines
Ganna Abandons Tour to Sail for New York
Paris July 11 Ganna Walska quits opera tour and sails on the Olympic for New York to meet husband Harold Mc Cormick. She does not plan to sing in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ganta Walskathas
New York
Harold McCormick
America
Morinuncy Fred Weitnaver Dies After Long Illness
Fred Weitnaver Sr. 84 died at 7:30 am at his home 17 Mullan Ave W after a long illness following a paralytic stroke four years earlier. Born in Switzerland January 4, 1839 he emigrated to the United States in 1861 and settled in Waterloo May 15. A Lutheran, he was member of Trinity American Church. He married Elizabeth Richenback in Switzerland May 25, 1865. she preceded him in death. Survived by four children Fred Jake Sophia Reinhart all of Waterloo. one child died earlier. Burial arrangements at Petersen Bros. parlors.
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Fred Weitnaver
Pred Weitnaver
Mullan Avenue
Switzerland
United States
Waterloo
Trinity American Church
Elizabeth Richenback
Weismauer
Fred
Jake
Sophia
Reinhart
Petersen Bros
Waterloo Golfers Still Compete in Cedar Rapids Meet
Waterloo players remain in several flights at the Cedar Rapids golf tourney though none in the championship division. Fred McClain lost by default in the championship to Kenneth Lindsey while Arch W. McFarlane, C. Cropper, Ben W. Schuneman, J. Lynch and others won or were eliminated in first round matches. Fred McClain to face Lee Herron in consolation flight this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altho Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Fred McClain
Waterloo
Kenneth Lindsey
GB. Chandler
R.L. Hansen
Ilarian
R. O. Lamson
William Read
Des Moines
Des Mines
C. K. Cropper
O. F. Bast
Ben W. Schuneman
Sioux City
L. B. Chase
Arch W. McFarlane
O. C. Daley
J. J. Lynch
H. H. Johnson
Alfred Longley
J. J. Adams
Fort Dodge
W. E. Cowan
I. M. Longerstein
Glenn Tibbitts
D. R. Finn
Gertram
Lee Herron
Parisian Arrested for Lightning Rod Theft in Notre Dame
Paris, July 11. Louis Albert Cornet is under arrest for a string of thefts from lightning rods including Notre Dame and the Tower Saint Jacques. He admits stealing platinum tips worth about 15,000 francs and planned to repeat the crime as a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Louis Albert Cornet
Cornet
Notre Damn
Tower Saint Jacques
Notre Dame
Policemen Ordered to Doff Coats in Heat
Waterland police will remove coats while on duty amid an heat spell under an order issued by Chief P. E. Walker. A blue chambray shirt is allowed in place of hot military uniforms. Earlier in the spell Walker permitted patrolmen to leave coats unbuttoned. The chief states humanity requires coats be discarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Walker
Ghiff Walker
Storm death in Burlington and regional briefs
Statewide brief roundup reports a 14 month old girl’s death in Burlington after drinking kerosene, along with notices on attorney general conference plans, a Mississippi River death in Muscatine, and other local incidents such as train accidents, boiler explosions, and a fatal car-train collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Cecil Longshore
Des Moines
Gibson
Chicago
Pittsburgh Pras
Fortieth General Assembly
Kendall
Muscatine
Henry Hingst
Mississippi River
George Hingst
H. Collins
Louisa County
Marengo
France
America
Arthur Hull
Commercial Club
League of Nations
Dubuque
Seward Anderson
Eamons
Ray Chasey
H. Sturtzein
Wesley
A. Westcott
Westcott
Maso City
Ralph Pareaut
Spencer
Lou Talabor
Towner for Bond Issue Urges Porto Rico Reform and Growth
In a first message to Puerto Rico’s legislature Governor Towner proposes a $6,000,000 bond issue to fund new institutions including a hospital asylum, penitentiary, a school for the blind, and rural model schools. He urges tax reform, warns against drastic revenue changes, and stresses efficiency to justify broader autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Towner
Ara
Guv. Towner
Ingane
Departments of Education and Agriculture
University of Porto Rico
Congress
Stanton Pledges Fortune to Bank Liquidation Fallout
Great Falls report states George S. Stanton, president and backer of the Stanton Trust & Savings Bank, offered his entire private fortune to settle matters as the bank closed yesterday, if liquidation is permitted. Other items note ICC orders a full coal rate investigation, Turkish treaty talks, and political moves in New York and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Mont
George
Stanton
Dempsey-Gibbons
Stanton Trust & Savings Bank
Washington, D. C
Coal Commission
Interatata Commerce
United States
Paris
New York
Charles D. Hilles
Atlanta
Naples
A. B.C
Ruhr
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Europe
John D. Rockefeller
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John Dd, Rockefeller
Little
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XN. Y
Roth
Thomas Barry Pies Iz
N. P
Thorne
Tuck Bill Minders
Independence
Lawn City
Bartlett S Golf
Mayo Hospital
Palace
Markriagh
William F. Siczert
Huckins
Waterlo Weeg
Fred Wittang
Parkersburg
Ruth Webster
Reinbeck
New Mexico
Ganna
McCormick
Chief Walker
Bond Nue
Porto Aigan
Tersia
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