Murder at Sea Clouded Kingsway Voyage
Dramatic case unfolds aboard the schooner Kingsway as two sailors are held for questioning in New York over the murder of the captain's wife. The woman, wife of steward Earl Battice, was killed Feb 5 southeast of Fogo Africa. Body reportedly thrown overboard. The mate Frederick Mortimer died at sea and was buried in Barbados. authorities cite natural causes.
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New York
Kingsway
Jersey
New York Harbor
Gold Coast
Atlantic
United States District
Kenneth Simpson
George J. Mitzer
Barnegat Light
Earl Battice
Carl Batke
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Battice
Fogo
Africa
Seccondee
Frederick Mortimer
Mortimer
Barbados
British West Indies
Three Charles City Residents Held on Liquor Charges
In Charles City Iowa Deputy Sheriff Atherton and Police Chief Atherton found W G Henke Hilbert Momberg and Leo Purrington at Oak Park about 1 am. Henke faces intoxication charges from his wife while Momberg and Purrington face liquor transportation charges. Purrington allegedly threw a liquor bottle from the car. the bottle was recovered.
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Courier Special Service
Charles City
W. G. Henke
Hilbert Momberg
Leo
Bunny) Purrington
Oak Park
Atherton
Dan Atherton
Purrington
Iowa Roads and Weather Update 10 A.M.
Des Moines and key cities report varied conditions from good and cloudy to muddy and rain. Notable mentions include Clinton with rain, Dubuque fair with rain, Cedar Rapids muddy with rain, and Davenport with dirt roads muddy and rain. Roads around Waterloo show mixed readings on routes No. 20 59 and 218.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Clinton
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Muscatine
Creston
Iowa City
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Backstrom Family Orchestra Plays at Pat's Pond Tonight
The Backstrom Family orchestra from Lawndale playground performs an exchange program at Pat's Pond playground tonight. The concert begins at 8 p.m.
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Pat's Pond
Backstrom
Lawndale Playground
Pat's Pond Playground
Gastoria Advertising Appeal From Early 20th Century
An old ad claims Fletcher's Castoria relieves constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children for over 30 years. It promises fever reduction and better digestion easing sleep without opiates, noting the genuine product bears a signature.
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Fletcher
Fly-Tox insecticide promises safe bug eradication
A advertisement touts Fly-Tox from Mellon Institute research by Rex Fellowship as a safe, fragrant spray that kills flies roaches and mosquitoes. It claims humans are unharmed and a child may use it, while all insects meet certain death.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Re Search
Rex Fellowship
Won't Be Long Now Skates and Hockey Sticks Display
A Waterloo window shows skates, hockey sticks, and rule books with the line it won’t be long now. The display follows a prior cooling drinks showcase and hints at an approaching fall in the sporting season. A related note from Bismarck, North Dakota, mentions a school context.
Teacher’s Aid Denied After On Way To School Injury
A state workmen’s compensation bureau denied aid to a teacher who froze her knees while en route to school, while another teacher who froze her hands starting a fire in the schoolhouse store had her claim granted. The bureau ruled the distinction was being on the way to work versus being at work.
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Workmen's Compensation Bureau
Restore Appetite with S. S. S. Blood Booster
A vintage advertisement urges readers to revive hunger and vitality by taking S. S. S. a blood builder. It claims rich red blood cells fuel happiness and strength, promising quick transformation as thousands do, with emphasis on the product’s “punch” and economy in larger sizes.
Delmar Farmer Killed by Runaway Hay R rake accident
Daniel Sullivan, 65, a farmer from Delmar Iowa, died at his home after injuries from his team running away with a hay rake. He was thrown under the machine and died five hours later without regaining consciousness.
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Delmar
INS
Daniel Sullivan
Here
De Mille faces usury charge in pool loan case
Los Angeles July 21 charged with usury in a pool loan to Julian Petroleum Corp Cecil B De Mille famed producer will go on trial November 36 De Mille pleaded not guilty at arraignment yesterday in the matter and denied the charge
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Los Angeles
Cal
Julian Petroleum Corporation
Cecil B. de Mille
de Mille
Red Cross Pills Promise Liver and Digestive Relief
Red Cross Pills claim to treat liver stomach and bowel troubles including constipation gall stones and appendicitis with a modern principle that removes the cause of chronic liver and kidney issues. They are sold in watch shaped screw top bottles by druggists for 25 cents and advertised to renew health and energy.
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Red Cross
Waterloo Boat Club Sociable and Dance Tomorrow
Following a successful ice cream sociable last Friday the Waterloo Boat Club announces a second event at its new home on Sec ond street west tomorrow evening. The program includes dancing, ice cream, and free boat rides for all. H. E. Kiester heads arrangements.
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Waterloo Boat
Hunt Bandit Kidnapper Pair In County Treasurer Robbery
Authorities hunt two bandits who kidnapped County Treasurer Alfonso Berry on Wednesday afternoon and robbed him of 15000 in cash and 25000 in checks in Sidney. The INS reports the crime as the motive, with Berry's safety the priority for investigators.
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Sidney
INS
Alfonso Berry
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Iowa
Ghildren
Bismarck
N. D
L. E. Glaza
Williams Institute of Heat Research
Oilo- Matic
C. J. Hartman
Scranton
Bays
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
West Virginia
Pocahontas Field
Hontas
Young Coal Co
of Women’s
Furs Continues
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Latterman's
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