Greeks Rebel Against Padrone System at Cement Plant
Four years of Greek workers at the Lehigh Portland Cement plant report extortion via fake rate tickets tied to imaginary origins. Mason City authorities say $5,000 to $6,000 may have been taken. one man swore information before Justice Kimball. The padrone allegedly used raffles and even offered a wife as a prize to coerce purchases. workers finally spoke out, prompting discharges and investigations.
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Mason City
Lehigh Portland Cement
Kimball
John Juntas
Join Juntas
Tate
Fatal Accident On Deck As Pump Jack Breaks Neck
The morning job on the deck saw Mr Brooke planing to lay new pipe when a pump jack box slipped on the surface. The jack lever toppled, striking Brownell on the neck and causing fatal injuries. Brooke sustained minor cuts but avoided serious harm, while the incident halted work.
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Job
Mr. Brooke
Brooke
Brownell
Robbery of Yellowstone Park Tourists Stuns Stage Lines
In Gardiner Montana on July 30 two men held up stage coaches carrying 165 passengers along routes near Spring Creek canyon and Old Faithful. About $3,000 was stolen as a single robber acted at each stop, with a lookout nearby. One robber fired the gun while the other watched. L. M. Brett’s force tracks the bandits toward Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Rewards totaling $500 were offered for capture. Passengers named include Mrs. S. P. Kidder of Madison Wisconsin and Frank Bale of Davenport Iowa, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Spring Creek Canyon
Old Faithful
Lion. Co
L. M. Brett
Drackson Hole
Wyoming
S. P. Kidder
Madison
Wis
Martin Rutkowski
Milwaukee
Frank Bale
Davenport
Russell Bale
H. 7. Baldwin
Joplin
JT J. Gawley
Kansas City
Mew Z-Ray Melt Steel Inventor Claims Discovery
St Louis July 30 Bernays Johnson inventor of a wireless telephone and muffler for wireless masts says he has harnessed a Z ray an isolation and intensification of caloric in magnetic repulsion. The ray would melt steel when directed at it and drive metal objects away from a target. He credits an accidental discovery during experiments on transmitting power without wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bernays Johnson
Mr. Johnson
For Sale and Rent Ads Slip From Old Yor Town
Moving to California and selling goods at low prices. Cabinets, rockers, parlor set, desks, rugs, gas stoves. Furnished rooms for housekeeping near 7th and Lafayette. Board and rooming house business for sale. Rentals on Fremont and West Wellington. New boat and tent for sale. Furniture sale with large discounts from Joe Raymond at 225 E. Fifth Street. Cash favored.
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California
J. B. Woods
8Th St
7Th and
Lafayette Sts
West Side
Fremont St
West
Wellington
Por
Joe Raymond
E. Fith St. Ard
P.O. Tories
Two Glendale Farmers Killed by Fast Train
Glendale residents Herbert Briggs and Earl Murphy, both farmers near Glendale, were killed instantly yesterday when their wagon hauling grain was struck by the Burlington Chicago Limited a half mile east of Glendale. The threshing crew was nearby as the horses crossed the track and were struck as the engine crashed into the wagon, throwing the men to either side and destroying the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Herbert Briggs
Earl Murphy
Burlington Chicago Limited
Glensdale
Exchange courtesies among boards and clubs in city
Members of the Board of Trade and Commercial club in this city have been extended courtesies of the Iowa City Commercial club. Secretary E L Browning of the Iowa City club forwarded the notice to Secretary Van Vleck and expressed the hope the exchange would foster pleasant associations. The ad notes Man's Enemy at Crystal Theatre and includes a string of light jokes and ad snippets from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Towa City
Bankers See War Boost to American Business
New York July 30 bankers including Auerian A. Barton Hepburn chairman of Chase National Bank said a general European war could aid American trade. He noted limited American securities abroad and suggested foreign investment would seek U.S. assets, boosting grain and crop exports, while a wartime boom would strain credit and labor temporarily.
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New York
A. Barton Hepburn
Chase National Bank
Hepburn
United States
Russian Empire
America
England
Axel T. Preyer
Berlin
Austria
Germany
Russia
Belgium
Is It Beer or Malt? In Court Over Office Bore Liquor
A person in a city office faces a charge after a bore in the office allegedly contained liquor purchased from a standkeeper at Fifth and Lafayette streets. The accused claims the liquid is malt, while the purchaser says it is intoxicating liquor. Justice Krupp is presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and
Lafayette Eatreets
Fof. Krupp
Hazleton Area News Briefs Include Tragic Death and Local Happenings
The village reports a murder in progress as Mrs Theresa Hare is killed on July 18. Several residents travel for vacation and family visits. Scouting outings, ministerial meetings, and funerals are noted. Local families attend picnics, inspect cattle shipments, and remember Harrison Gardiner of Abbott Pennsylvania who died July 28.
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Will
Bram Finch
Howard Canple
Ida
Jessie Finch
Littleton
Will Hidman
Harrison Gardiner
Abbott, Ta
Gardiner
Erdman
Anna Keifstenk
State Normal School
St. Cloud, Minn
George Millhouse
Lightning Hits Barn at E Yerkes Farm in Vinton
A barn east of town at the 8 E Yerkes farm burned after a lightning strike Monday afternoon. No livestock were inside, and insurance will cover the structure and contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Schlotfelt
Lucy Wood
Tom Wood
Monda
Wood
Ww. S. Bassett
Hugh Mossman
Waterloo
Attar Mobile
W. F. Harper
Bert Harper
Del‘wein
Spirit Lake
Illnesses and Personal News From Clarksville in July
Summer grippe and catarrhal fever are widespread in Clarksville with several serious cases. Mrs Harry Lodge was alert last week. Matt Carter was bedbound. Willie Sinram operated on for appendicitis at home. Charley Ransom suffers severe jumbago. J B Wickman had a stroke affecting his right side. Mrs R R had a mild paralysis. Mrs Jessie Wamsley in intense rheumatic pain. Mrs Mary Shaw returned to Melbourne after a month with relatives following Milas Shaw's burial. A birth occurred to Vern Crosby on July 22, a girl. Albert Jenny and family welcomed Edith.
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Clarksville
Iarry Lodge
Matt Carter
Willie Sinram
Henry Sinram
Charley Ransom
J. B. Wickman
R. R. Took
Jessie Wamsley
Mary Shaw
Melbourne
Milas Shaw
Vern Croby
Albert Jenny
Ian Herbert
Edith
Bank Clearings and Real Estate Transfers Summary
Bank clearings show a weekly total of 1,143,280.78 for the period with prior figures in the 1.4 million range and a year-ago reference near 1.1 million. Real estate activity includes transfers and deeds totaling 10,615 for the week ending July, mortgage totals 60,125 with prior week 27, 10,584.42. Charters mortgages list 66 for the week ending July 28, with the following week at 913, 24, 89,008.78. Total instruments to date reach 4,218 versus 4,198 last year, an increase of 18.
Town Talk on Visit of Chicago Women in 1920s era
Local notes describe Mrs Leni Lathe of Chicago and Mrs Beak Beck visiting with families including Tantiva of Marblehead. Reports mention gatherings at Riverside and St Francois hill, a card party, and plans for a boat trip to Maddenvill, with later trips to Meatavist and Drother of Mrs Linde.
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Sewer
Dusloesa Mantterk
Meg
Leni Lathe
Chivage
Mir
Beak Beck
Alona Hielaurit
Ddtughfey
Tantiva
Marbrdaike
Vine
Seherauerfort
Ladage
Atri Ladage
End Mies
Maddonville
Lindewer
Bay to Get 157.50 For Part of Finger
John A. Kildy of Des Moines, secretary of a workers association, arranged compensation for a missing finger case at the Uilel- Reid factory. The injured worker will receive half wages, $5.25 per week, for 80 weeks under a workingmen's compensation act. Attorney Waller Wrench acts as trustee for the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Juirtlak
John A. Kildy
Des Moines
Binjdoyers Mutual Canny Assoriaition
Psion of Gromerry Clerks Numbus 41 Meeting Notes
The Labor Temple hosts the second meeting of the Psion of Gromerry Clerks Union with 84 charter members. Officers elected include Harman Held as president Ernest Arns and Ed N. Mosher as vice presidents Frank O. Greig as secretary and treasurer Terry Schneider as recording secretary Ja A. Peterson as guide Roy Steward as doorkeeper and Bart Lewis Ira Coonrod and C. Wika as trustees. Delegates Charles Fleming Vern Bellin Howard Woolman Harman Held and C. Green named to the Central Labor Union. An upcoming Labor Day celebration is planned with more joiners. last week 62 joined, 22 more came in this meeting.
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Labor Temple
He Elty
Ne Ounion
Harman &. Held
Ernest Arns
Ed T N. Mosher
Frank O. Greig
Therry Schneider
Ja. A. Peterson
Roy Steward
Bart Lewis
Ira Coonrod
C. Wika
Charles Fleming
Vern Bellin
Howard Woolman
Harman Held
C. Green
Central Labor Union
Potter Among Candidates for Bank Reserve Board
Washington July 20 Ho ward A Potter a Chicago businessman and banker was being considered today by President Wilson for a seat on the federal reserve board to fill the vacancy caused by the withdrawal of Thes D Jones. It was said definitely that the president had not yet decided but that Potter W Fenton and Chas G Dawes were under consideration.
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Washington, D. C
Howard A. Potter
Chicago
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Thes. D. Jones
Mr. Potter
W. Fenton
Chas. G. Dawes
Hunting For His Benefactor In The Wake Of Stroke
Christopher Cumins, a year old, seeks the name of the unknown benefactor who saved him from death after a fall. A passerby rushed to his aid and comforted him, prompting inquiries into the person who rescued him and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Cumins
Wellington Buel
Phil Iveatie
Wasiton Jiack
Cunenits
Ove Pune
Ciimbring
Waterton store owners plan large fall purchases
The Waterton store at Fourth and Water streets plans major advance orders for the fall stock. Ol. Falan, head of the firm, says the dry goods house sees general prosperity and has decided to make substantial purchases for the coming months. Executives like Fleming and Hass will travel to New York for market conferences while others remain in Waterloo to oversee operations.
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Thee Weoupnaypistory Foods Company
Te Waterton
Lwtan-Te Lian Vot
PUD
Hag
Arel Qiuarbor
Sete
Nail
Lanrese Mietligids
Omega Trearty
He- NikoWttrety Satlataetory
Aioe
Epenioe
Mesa
Los Fleming
Fem
New York
Eaggean Vanntaccers
Winton UT Hollman
Puscala
Uwinnis
Waterloo
Jol Wilson
Arie Nolin
Ol. F. Falan
Ftrin Hil
VIMEHANS Association Meeting Planned at Chautauqua Market
The Winek bMawk County Veteran's distribution law completes arrangements for a meeting on August 12 at Chautauqua. Col William Reranid will preside. Delegates from the Grand Army of the Republic Spanish American War Veterans Association and auxiliaries will participate. Other offices for the coming year will be elected.
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Winek bMawk County
Chautauqua
Card of Thanks for Mrs Benjamin Whitgell’s Death
Acknowledges friends neighbors and the nurse in charge for assistance Elven during the long illness of Mrs. Benjamin Whitgell who died July 26. The families GC BL Schermerhorn extend gratitude for tender ministrations and kind sympathy and floral contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Whitgell
Schermerhorn
Thousands Attend James Black Dry Goods Co Sale
The James Black Dry Goods Co hosted a memorial remnant sale drawing thousands, with Waterloo residents and visitors filling the new store. James Graham said crowds exceeded any prior event in the store’s history, underscoring the store’s popularity and the ample accommodations of the new building.
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James Black Dry Goods Co
Waterloo
Jame Graham
Simiar
Allie
Weekend Gathering for Muscatine Residents at Cedar River Park
Mrs Lara Wadler and her daughter Gladys of Muscatine plan a weekend visit to the Matthew Westrate home on Clay Street. A picnic for former Muscatine residents is set for Saturday afternoon at Cedar River Park, followed by a Sunday event with Gladys Wadler at Walnut Street Baptist Church.
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Tns
Wepebow
Celio
Geo
Yeti
Springs
Triday
Ernie Mantis Torny
Apelekly
Ayia Howe
OM Franeta
Timsen
Watton
Giesis
Chie Win
Racine Famaly
Mic
Mia
Adl Mosier
Tiny Chitra Amcoud
Dew Crowe Hookford
Moe
Laney Rania
Amelie Hickmith
Vibert
Sal
Tretendas
Nelson
Weil
Halle
Bonday
Flos Melaberts
Claritas Vale
Fed Green Lett
Henry Pee
Lebanon
South Parcots
Ale
Wilder
AWS Tan
Theron
Keller
Hien
Lee
Gilbert
Valera
Nada
Wichita
Kin
Nendiay
Aleray
Jepe
Dan Mather
Chander
Frank Merrill
Cedar Falls
OM. M. Depot
Lara Wadler
Gladys
Muscatine
Matthew Westrate
Clay Street
Cedar River Park
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Voices Female Recovery
Mrs H E Mason of Morehead Tenn reports relief from female weakness displacement and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The advertisement praises the tonic’s virtue for nearly forty years and invites women to write for confidential advice from Lynn Mass.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
H. E. Mason
S. Spring
St., Morefreeabovo
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Con
Dential
Lynn
Mass
Yoman
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Wm. QO. Sumner Farm
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Crystal Theatre Today
Sunny Gems
Willie
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Tad
Witie Paw
Uhey
Tay I Son
Cinejaneau Enquirer
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Theodore
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Setoto Mills
Devil's Backbone
Myrea
Ila Short
Bernice Wilson
Atha Wolgamot
Bethel Bits
Fairbank
Raymond Zimmerman
Roseo Short
Finley Rattler
Norian Short
John Wadsworth
Rey
Roteler
Anola
Cedar Rapids
Howard Irvige
Hetleyue
H. Krensky
Japan
Michigan
Ftenne
Campell's
Hershey
Buyi Ag
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Conger Cut Price Grocery Store
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Black Hawk
SLA
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Chartotte
Mra
Dot Breunon
LSU Peishte Aireel
St. Francois
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