Jones Confesses to Independence Mail Robbery
Jones, a former Illinois Central brakeman, told special agents that he staged the Independence holdup and other mail robberies with accomplices. He described the plan, the masking, the gun use, and the single small cash loss, while naming the involved locations Waterloo Hampton Mason City and Independence. The confession ties together several incidents across Floyd Cerro Gordo and Black Hawk counties with law enforcement praise for the joint effort.
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Walter Jones
Ilinois Central
East End
Waterloo
Jones
C. E
Dodge
Independence
Lake Mills
Hampton
Hy Paul
E. A. Leightom
Illinois Central
Gray
Floyd County
R. M
Murray
Charles City
Jonas
Y Jones
Waters
Mullan Avenue
Ates
Ser
Sheik
Burie Hampton
Grar
Dar Oa
Csaries City
Hampun
Stirking Uri
Mason City
Altho
Iingis Central
Iowa Cities Hit by Heat Continues Across States
Heat sweeping Iowa and neighboring states has brought record highs with two reported deaths from heat prostration. In Moline Illinois temperatures reached 101 as Omaha dispatches note a farm hand, Howard Davis, 28, died from heat illness near Walnut, Iowa. Livestock losses mount with over 110 horses and many cattle and hogs dying in Freeport Illinois. Forecasts predict little change in temperatures for 35 hours with scattered thundershowers possible in the South and Atlantic states.
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Moline
Ill
Mercury
United States Weather Bureau
Omaha
Neb
Howard Davis
Walnut
Dispatch
Nebraska City
Nev
Freeport
Jil
United Press
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
South Atlantic
Zion City Woman Fined for Wearing Low Necked Blouse
Zion City reports Mrs. Sarak son fined four dollars and costs for violating the town dress ordinance. She was charged with exposing more than the allowed neck and shoulders, arms above mid forearm, and wearing a peekaboo blouse. City officials say peekaboo waists tempt men and erode morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion City
Associated Press
Zion. Ul
Sarakson
Joanson
Theodore Forby
Majestic Theatre Changes Hands in Grand Rapids
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McKinlay have leased the Majestic theatre from Frank L. Suffern. They plan to open in late August with first run pictures and vaudeville, repainting in light lavender and gold, installing new scenery and a motion picture projector. They will operate independently as resident managers with no outside group.
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McKinlay
Waterloo
Western Vaudeville Enterprise
Cedar Rapids
de Moines
Sioux City
Omaha
McNiglay Todday
Majestic
McKinlays
McKinlayshave
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Mannagement Independent
The
Prep Group Boys Off To Camp
A strong group of 55 prep boys left for YMCA camp Tuesday as tents are set and meals arranged. Camp director W F Huxford leads a capable staff including Clare Heald and Arthur Materiney. visits planned with J K Macariner and W Ali Lene, with visitors day Saturday and evening programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Huxford
Clare Heald
Charles Luce
Arthur Materiney
Dwight Wolfe
W. E. Mounsey
Max Noah
Harry T. Fisher
J. KR. Macariner
W. Ali
Lene
M. C. An
London peace talks eyed after joint meeting
London dispatch reports shooting in Vere Street as crowds react to Irish peace hopes. Premier Lloyd George and Sinn Fein leader De Valera set for talks at Downing Street with Smuts possibly chairing. Dublin and Belfast commentaries stress mixed aims, while police auxiliaries gain leave amid truce. Washington weighs delaying Ireland resolution hearings.
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Lloyd George
de Valera
Premier’s House
Downing St
Associated Press
London
Eamonn de Valera
No. 10
Downing Street
Sinn Fein
Llord George
Chequers Court
Dublin
Trishmen
Stan Fern
Ireland
Dubli
Des Valera
Bur
Ge Valera
Smuts
Sinnsein
J. C. Smuts
Union of South Africa
Belfast
John Miller Andrews
County Down
Orangemen
Tietze
Engand
Cork
Earl of Bandon
Sinn Fenners
Washington
D. C
Norris
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Senators Move to Debate Pacific Question in Congress
United Press reports that within two weeks senators will address the Pacific question including U S relations with nations, disarmament, and world peace. Senators Johnson of California and McCormick of Illinois are ready to speak, with McCormick citing Japan's actions in Shan tung and plans to discuss Shantung Yap Pacific cables and the Russia situation.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Pacific
Senate
Harding
United States
Johnson
California
McCormick
Illinois
Japan
Shantung
Germany
Yap
Salesman Hid Silk, Watches In Canned Goods
Des Moines reports detectives found a miniature department store in rooms rented by J B Wittenberg who claimed to be a Sherman Texas salesman. Silks valued at 1500 dollars and 12 gold watches were concealed in tall powder cans and recovered. Uneven Dozen club safyabs inde will have tomorrow in varhoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
J. B. Wittenberg
Sherman, Tex
Varhoon
Reichsbank Secures 150 Million Mark Credit to Back Reparations
Berlin reports the Reichsbank, via the Amsterdam Mendelssohn bank, obtained a credit of 150 million marks to back government reparations. Negotiations for further credits are under way, aiming to strengthen the regime and plausibly avoid a planned August 4 deadline. Experts foresee improved mark quotes as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Heichsbank
Amsterdam
Mendelshohn
Theichsbank
Reichsbank
Mendelsbobe Bank
Thru
Germany
Mrs Kaber Faints in Court During Murder Trial
In Cleveland on July 13 Eva Catherine Kaber fainted hysterically as her brother Charles Brickel testified for her defense in the murder trial of her husband Daniel F. Kaber. Bailiffs carried her out. women spectators reacted with excitement until Judge Maurice Berran warned the gallery to sit.
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Associated Preas
Cleveland
Eva Catherine Kaber
Charles Brickel
Daniel F. Kaber
Maurice Berran
Mrs. Kaber
Barnes Not Allowed to Re enter U S for Present
Assistant Secretary of Labor Hengling said he would investigate the refusal of New York immigration officials to admit golf star James M. Barnes to the United States. He noted Barnes may appeal to the labor secretary and that losing domicile or alien status could affect entry.
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iBy United Press
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Labor
Henning
New York
James M. Barnes
United States
Barnes
Nntics
Realtor Predicts Teal Business Betterment Now
Chicago July 33 Steady improvement in business conditions was predicted by Josiah Kirby of Cleveland at the National Association of Real Estate Boards convention. He said America cannot endure a sustained low mood and noted a shortage of finished products alongside abundant raw materials. He cited freight car loads only slightly below two years ago and decreasing business failures. Daniel Crawford Jr. of Philadelphia analyzed building costs and said labor’s wage scale must be revised to fit the new conditions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Josiah Kirby
Cleveland
National Association of Real Estate Boards
America
Daniel Crawford, Jr
Philadelphia
Recommitment Clash Over Bonus Bill Stirs Senate
Debate over recommitting the soldier bonus bill intensifies as Democratic and Republican leaders clash on timing and presidential conduct. Iowa ex-service groups urge quick action while Senator Penrose ties passage to tax cuts and allied debt refunding, signaling a stalled agenda pending financial settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Tomary
Aliuy Nepupndan
Watson
Georgia
Harding
Towa Legion
Des Moines
Hanford| McNider
Towa Department of the American Legion
Kenyon
Iowa
Sesson
United Press
Hawkins Anxious to Start Term Amid Bank Robbery Link
Hawkins plans to begin his term today as police pursue the bank robbery case. The report details prior prison terms of Stanley Davis and a suspect known as Ted Gates, with a Chicago connection. A mystery man in a black overcoat was sighted near the Marks store at the time of the shooting, sparking rumors of a third participant. Davis’ family involvement, alleged fortune, and widow Retta’s whereabouts frame the case as investigators seek the truth behind the ambush and forged money order at the Waterloo Clothing Co store.
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Jas
Stanley Cuba Davis
Ted Gates
Chicago
Hawkins
T. Will Be
Stanley Davis
W. H. Wilson
Goodenbour
Kodak
Waterloo
Astow
Young
Tta Davis
Davis
Fitzgerald
Stanley
Retta
Bella
Chisf Youngs
Gaofenborn
Marks Store
Waterloo Clothing Company
Fourth Street West
Iowa Companies Law on Illinois Road Contracts
Springfield Illinois July 13 Iowa officials today inspected bids for road construction. J J Dennegan Construction Company Shenandoah Iowa bid for 2.381 miles Boone County 28280 for 5.52 miles in Rock Island and Henry counties 29750 for 3.44 miles in Henry county 81450 for 2.35 miles in Champaign county 28 Cameron Joyce Co Keokuk Iowa bid for 7.95 miles in McLean and Livingston counties 31900 for .25 miles in Livingston county 81300 for 4.36 miles in Brown county 33500 for 5.68 miles in Livingston county 336500.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Iov
Smwall Today
Felow
J. J. Dennegan Construction Company
Shenandoah
Boone County
Rock Island
Her- TY
Henry County
Champaign County
Cameron, Joyce & Co., Keokuk, Jr
McLean
Livingston Counties
Livingston County
Brown County
Bandits Rob Des Moines Bank in July Heist
Four bandits robbed the Drake Park bank shortly before noon locking the cashier and three female clerks in the vault and escaping with between 6000 and 8000 dollars in money and bonds. An armed police car reportedly trailed them as Drake University professor R. Fulton was struck and knocked unconscious during the attempted coercion.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Drake Park
R. &. Fulton
School of Commerce
Drake University
Rot Rot
Funeral arrangements for Edward Banks and Tena Bengston
Edward Banks died Monday at his aunt's home. The funeral was held today at Kistner's chapel with Elmwood interment. Mrs. Tena Bengston's services are set for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at O'Keefe & Towne, with viewing at 415 Seventh Street West. Burial will be in Elmwood. Temple Rebekah Lodge event previously announced has been postponed until August.
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Edward Banks
Frank Martin
Cottage Street
Kistner'’s Chapel
Elmwood
Tena Bengston
O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
Seventh Street West
Temple Rebekah Lodge
Thimilebes
Nurse Identifies Stillman Photo In Leeds Divorce Case
Poughkeepsie July 13 identification of James A Stillman photograph as the man seen in Florence H Leeds apartment was made by nurse W Hill. Mrs Anne Stillman aims to prove Stillman is father of Jay Ward Leeds as hearings resume before Referee Gleason amid absence of Mrs Stillman.
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Prena
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
James A."stillman
Florence H. Leeds
W. Hill
Leeds
Jay Ward Leeds
Anne A. Stillman
Mr. Stillman
Gleason
James A Ogillvie
New York
James Ogilvie
Sophie Bartkopr
Stidlman
Franklin H. Leeds
Editors Give Harding New Editorial Chair
Washington July 13 A high backed editorial chair presented to President Harding by over 600 editors was added to the White House presidential study. The chair is crafted from wood of the schooner Revenge seized from the British during the Revolutionary War. The dye making principle cited appears misrecorded in this clipping.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
White House
Lake Champlain
Officers Seize Still and Moonshine During Raid
A raid at Nicholas Sofra’s home 222 Bates Street resulted in the seizure of fifteen gallons of raisin mash two half gallons of moonshine and a first class still. Officers R C Bates federal operative Herman Wagner and City Officer R L Davis found a hidden trapdoor leading to a private cellar. Sofra fled the scene causing a brief disturbance as a crowd gathered. a warrant was issued for Sofra’s arrest and he is to be brought before United States Commissioner J E Dempster.
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Nicholas Sofra
Bates Street
Boon
R.C. Bates
Cedar Rapids
Herman ‘T. Wagner
R. L. Davis
Ying
King Bacchus
Sofra
J. E. Dempster
United States
Easiest Way Out: Movie Magnates To Pay Settlement
Boston and New York film leaders met in New London on July 2 1917 to decide the cheapest escape from the Mishawaum Manor midnight party fallout. David Stoneham described a plan to raise 106000 including 52000 cash and notes plus stock to settle claims. The group led by Hiram Abrams Adolph Zukor Jesse Lasky and others aimed to avoid publicity by quick settlement totaling about 100000.
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United Presst
Boston
David Stoneham
Supreme Court
New York
New London
Stoneham
Daniel H. Coakrey
Hiram Abrams
Brownie Kennedy
Mishawaum Manor
Stonehein
Adolph Zukor
Jesse Lasky
Walter Greene
Harry Asher
Sister Witness for Defense in Mullicane Murder Trial
Ciara Mullicane sister of the accused will be star witness for the defense in the Los Angeles murder trial of Erie Mullicane from Lebanon Missouri. Defense plans indicate temporary insanity as the grounds. The mother testified of head injury from a horseshoe at age seven.
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United Press
Kansas City
Ciara Mullicane
Erie Mullicane
Lebanon
Los Angeles
Clara
Brie
W. EB. McComb
Weather Conditions Blamed for Plane Crash Deaths
A wartime inspector absolves weather, not the plane or crew, for a Curtiss eagle army ambulance crash near Morgantown Maryland that killed seven aboard. He urges peace time flight curbs until weather data is available. The craft was en route from Langley Field Virginia to Washington when it failed in a thunderstorm.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Army
Morgantown
Weeks
Langley’ Field
Washington
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Victor Talking Machine Company
Janet Darby
Grand Rapids
Anderson's Island River
Ondon
Associate Press
Vere Street
Braifest
Far East
U.S
Iowa Legion
Senator Penrose
Penrose
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