Sugar price surge tied to stock builds and Cuba exports
The survey of current business by the Commerce and Census bureaus finds sugar prices rising amid stockpiles in March. Refiners increased on hand stocks by 160,000 long tons as Cuban and American exports climb, signaling potential market manipulation and future price effects. Exports from Cuba rose in March while American sugar shipments also rose, though below March 1922 levels.
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International News Wire
Washington, BD. C
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
New York
Altho
United States
Cuba
Bootleg Crackdown and Prohibition Gridlock Across States
Federal agents struggle to curb border liquor smuggling as New York and Chicago face intensified bootlegging. Prohibition officials downplay danger while Illinois shelfs repeal efforts. a possible high level conference in Washington weighs enforcement action.
Klan Denounces New York Governor at Cedar Rapids Meeting
In Cedar Rapids Iowa 2000 attendees heard Reve Tut Roberts a Klan speaker denounce Guy Smith NY governor for signing a repeal bill targeting the Mullan Gage enforcement law. Roberts accused Smith of treason comparing him to Benedict Arnold while white robed Klansmen sat on stage.
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Cedar Rapids
Smith
New York
Mullan-Gage
Reve'Tow Roberts
Middowui Eyeaker
Kylux Klan
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Roberts
Guy. Smith
al Smith
Benedict Arnold
Laru
Waterloo Attorney Aiding Defense in Des Moines Negro Case
Closing arguments heard in the trial of Joe Williams charged with slaying a Valley Junction schoolteacher. Special Prosecutor Guthrie urges death penalty. defense cites lack of conclusive link and argues for acquittal. Evidence discussed places Williams near the crime scene and after hours, with defense attorney M. F. Fields arguing for Williams.
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Waterloo
Des Moines
Joe Willams
Valley Junction
Are Casa
Charles Howard
Willams
Guthrie
Seeburger
M. F. Fields
Williams
Sara Barbara Thorstale
Tip
Sioux City Papers Unite In One Daily Edition Amid Strike
Sioux City daily papers publish a joint edition as the local typographical union strikes. Printers from other towns arrive to bolster efforts while Tribune and Journal publishers push an open shop approach. Reporters seek type in backrooms as three machine operators at the Tribune plant run pages for both papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Typographical Union
Sioux City Nawspapers
Tribune
The
Journal
Tribune Journal
John Ik
Sally M
W. H. Sammons
Hare
Autype
Davenport Teacher Faces Dismissal for Cruelty
Davenport Iowa June board votes to discharge Ray McClellan a high school teacher accused of tossing a small dog from a third story window to discipline unruly pupils. Police filed cruelty to animals charges. board cites conduct unbecoming a teacher.
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Davenport
Ray McClellen
O. A. Dahms
McClellan
McClellen
A. D. Flea
Ely
No Big Drop Ahead for Swine Market Says Packer
Des Moines dispatch reports no big drop in hog prices locally despite an overall slight decline. F Fuller president of Iowa Packing predicts prices will hold. prime hogs sold at 6.59 dollars with top grades offered around 4.40, while other dealers expect modest decreases before today’s trading ends.
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Towa Packer
International News Wire
Des Moines
F. Fuller
Iowa Packing Company
Vata International News Service Toay
Todsr
Church Delegate Injured in Lawn City Crash
In Lawn City on June 8 a collision between two autos injured church delegate Kjaerspaard and Corrigan. Kjaerspaard, returning from Riverview Park around 3, sustained back and abdomen injuries and was taken to Henry Mazanti residence for care.
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Lawn City
Cedar Fells
Christian Rregiard
Trl
Nf. Potlatsen
Corrigan
Kjaerspaard
Henry Mazanti
Church Leaders Urge Duty to Enforce Prohibition Law
Dr H G Stub, president, told the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America convention in St Paul that all members should support enforcing the prohibition amendment regardless of personal views. He opposed making English the official language, noting English and Norwegian are equal in conventions and not recommending adoption of the resolution.
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St. Paul, Minn
H. G. Stub
St. Paul
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Stub
Daughton May Seek Recount in Eighth District Race
Democratic candidate Daughton indicated he may request a recount in the Eighth District election if official results keep showing him ahead of the unofficial returns. Unofficial tallies favored Judge Niram K. Evans by about 1500 votes, with Fremont county results due soon to determine the outcome.
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Grand River
J. P
Daughton
Niram K. Evans
Corydon
Caughton
Fremont County
Vaughten
Legion Post Probes Death of Member in Norway Indiana
The American Legion post of Norway Indiana has received permission to exhume Earl Schlotterbuck a 24 year old farmer who died May 26 after drinking poison The coroner's jury returned no verdict of suicide and friends began an investigation when no financial troubles were found to explain self inflicted death The post aims to reexamine the case to determine the true cause of death
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Vinton
American Legions Post of
Norway
State Board of Health
Earl Schtotterbuck
Schlotterbeck
Elephant Succumbs to Wiles of Trainer Tex Dies on Stage
Tex the bulky elephant from the Honest Tohu carnival show refused to leave Pulaski Iowa four weeks after finishing engagement. The animal, trained by Jim Cunningham in its youth, ambled toward Lancaster Missouri, the circus owner Billy Hall’s headquarters, after the show ended.
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Purlington
Tex
Pulaski
Lancaster Mo
Billy Hall
Jim Cunningham
Davenport Briefs Reflect Unsettled Local Affairs
In Davenport a management view on bobbed hair in the Federal Surety office sparks debate as General Manager Taylor notes fashion trends quickening. Cedar Rapids city council approves a $25 monthly pay hike for officers, with higher grades reaching up to $185. Shenandoah reports a sow with a long distance litter and a man’s suicide on a farm nearby. Grinnell jail escape after a 30-day petty larceny sentence.
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Davenport
Federal Surety Company
Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Shenandoah
Dare
Frank Johnson
Frank
Martin Tijetsch
Dave Campbell
Grinnell
Campbell
Énkiig
Semirigid Dirigible Fights Winds On Long Flight
Belleville, June 8 A. C. I. semirigid dirigible with a five man crew endured a four hour wind battle two hours with a broken rudder control before returning safely to Scott field from Wilbur Wright field Dayton Ohio The flight demonstrated the craft's prowess in bad weather and marked another aviation romance chapter.
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Bellevile
A. C.I
Scott Field
Here
Wilbur Wright Field
Dayton
Gladys Walton Granted Divorce From Frank Lyddell
Wladys Walton known as Gladys Lyddell was freed today by final divorce decree in county records. She previously received an interlocutory decree a year ago from Frank R. Lyddell, ending their marriage.
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Lis Anescs
Jung SF
Wladys Walton
Miss Walton
Gladys Lyddell
Frank R. Lyddell
Whisky runners abandon auto in ditch near Clinton
Clinton Iowa June 8 Pursued by County Traffic Officer William Ty ord minor runners abandoned a hot automobile after careening into a ditch and stalling on a railroad crossing with one broken wheel They fled along the Northwestern railroad right of way in the auto bearing license No 603762 and a card showing Roy Hundley Waterloo Iowa as the licensee Officers found 12 cases of gin alcohol and whisky The chase began when the traffic deputy sheriff tried to stop the speedsters on the Lincoln highway paving Lloyd Hundley doubted his brother Roy Hundley was in the booze car captured in Clinton last night Roy Hundley could not be located A license issued for a Chevrolet touring car No 603702 shows Joy Roy Hundley 315 Fifth street east Search of municipal court records discloses that Ren Hundley was convicted of bootlegging last August
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Associated Press
Clinton
William Ty‘ord
Mqnor
Roy Hundley
Waterloo
Lincoln Highway
Hindley
Lloyd Hundley
Fire Department
Black Hawk
Joy Roy Hundley
Fifth Street
Ren Hundley
Diplomas Withheld From Middieson Naval Prison Ship
At Annapolis on June 8 diplomas were withheld from Francis Cooke of New York and Norman M. Dawson of South Dakota, first classmen at the naval academy. They are serving on the Reina Mercedes prison ship for prolonged French leave and alleged falsehoods. Official action on their cases had not yet been taken. Unofficial reports say dismissal has been recommended. About 2,000 undergraduates will sail tomorrow at daybreak aboard four battleships commanded by Rear Admiral A. H. Scales for a cruise to foreign waters.
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Annapolis
Francis
Cooke
New York
Norman M. Dawson
South Dakcota
Naval Academy
Reina Mercedes
A. H. Scales
Wisconsin Drys to Target Repealer Bill in Assembly
Madison June 8 Wisconsin drys shift strategy to press the prohibition enforcement repeater bill in the assembly for final passage next Wednesday. Senator Severson says many drys were absent when the bill cleared engrossment yesterday by four votes and vows to bring nine absent members into line.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Severson
Dever Conference Delays Car Strike Hope for Settlement
A joint conference of traction officials and union leaders with Mayor Dever adjourned today and delayed definite action until next week. The meeting, held in Chicago, is seen in some quarters as a possible sign that a transportation tieup may be averted. The next session is set for Monday morning, with no clear indication of progress toward a settlement.
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Chicago
Traction
Dever
Secretary Claims Smith Loses Methodist Vote in Prop Morals Motion
Washington June 8 Gov. Smith New York was sailed today for signing the Will repealing the Mullan Gage act by Clarence T. Wilson general secretary of the board of temperance prohibition and public morals of the Methodist Episcopal church. We are not immoralities but we serve notice that we will not stand for Brother Smith for president.
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Washington, D. C
Gov. Smith
New York
Clarence T. Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cos
Brother Smith
Death Rendezvous as Jealous Husband Heads to Atlanta
A St Louis woman pleads with police in both cities to stop a planned Atlanta meeting she says will end in murder. F B West, driven by jealousy, travels from St Louis to Atlanta to confront Joseph P Moseley, with a private hotel room arranged for a fatal encounter.
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International News Wire
Atlanta
St. Louis
F. B. West
Joseph P. Moseley
Otto
N. G
Joseph P. Mosely
West
Mosely
East St. Louis
Meelling
Mosell
Iowa Elks Close State Convention With Big Parade
Marshalltown hosts the eighteenth annual Iowa Association of Elks convention closing business with a large parade featuring 681 entrants from local business and industry. Des Moines lodge won a silver ritual trophy, while officers were elected with no opposition.
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Iowa
ELKS
Hythe Associated Press
Marshalltown
Iowa Association of Elks
Hilke
Cedar Falls
Acklay
Des Moines
Timmons’ Grove
Marietta
Clay Kneszse
Muscsa
Tine
Remley
da Glass
Mason City
James C. Clark
Water-ton
Wiliam
Reimbald
Keokuk
J. J. O'Brien
E. A. Erb
Des Maines
Young Hackensmith
Sammy Wolff
Chicago
United Press I
Henry Loulis
Iowa City
Lodge
Harry
Moetzel
Ward Wright
Jack Feehan
Harald ©. Place
Esquire
Hugh " McGuire
Innar! Suard
Albert Lang
O. A. Weaver
Prairie du Chien Set to Mark 250th Mississippi Discovery
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin hosts June 16 and 17 events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Marquette and Joliet's discovery of the Mississippi River. Wisconsin and Iowa governors may attend along with other dignitaries. Activities include a civic parade, addresses, a baseball game, a solemn Mass, an outdoor pageant, and a bronze memorial tablet at the state park heights near the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers.
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Associated Press
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Mississippi River
Marquette
Joliet
America
Big River
Wisconsin
Iowa
Campion College
Tey
Northwest
Blaine
State Park
Mississippi
Last of Chautauqua Programs Heard by I. C. Shopmen Today
The Illinois Central railway chautauqua finished its season at the shops today with Jesse Church and his quartet performing six numbers including two religious pieces. Attendance was high and the event emphasized entertainment and Christian ideals.
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I. C. Shopmen
Jesse Church
Illinois Central Railway
Masea
Wifur
Shyeir
Near East peace talks show no clear breakthrough
A digest from Lausanne notes no visible movement in deadlock at the peace conference. In Joliet Illinois a local band contest results in national accolades. Gladys Rahn of Dellewood Illinois wins a dishwasher contest among 28 entrants. Harry Diamond of Valparaiso Indiana is condemned to die by electric chair on October 22 in Michigan City. In Jonason the British prime minister supports Lady Astor's liquor bill in the House of Commons. In Pittsburg Kansas Alexander Howat claims he is framed as he faces trial on a serious charge.
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Lausanne
Chicago
Joliet
Music Industries Chamber of Commerce
Gladys Rahn
Dellewood
Ill
Valparaiso
Inn
Harry Diamond
Michigan City
Jonason
House of Commons
Lady Astor
Pittsburg
Kan
Alexander Howat
Shriner Specials Spark Homeward Pullman Trains
Washington June 8 The three Pullman car cities used by Shriners at their annual convention dissolved into special trains as the homeward exodus began. The pageant was repeated for Washington school children and additional features included a marina corps demonstration. Police managed crowd density near the treasury building with no injuries reported. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced arrests for drunkenness were cut in half during the convention.
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Washington
D. C
Marina Corps
Shrinera
Treasury
Prohibition
Haynes
Patrolman Suspended Over Suspected Assault on Reporters
Chicago reports patrolman Maye suspended as police board investigates charges he beat reporters at the coroner's inquest into Richard C. Tesmer's slaying. State and local officials widen the search for the blue eyed bandit. over twenty suspects held and released. Irving Schlig remains in custody though a photograph’s girl linked to the case is cleared.
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Chicago
M. J. Maye
Richard C. Tesmer
Maye
Tesmer
Irving Schlig
Altho
Princeton Tigers Get Real Tiger for Mascot
A seven month old tiger, bought by J. F. Howard of Haverhill Massachusetts, arrived aboard the steamship Resolute as mascot for Princeton football. Howard's son is a right guard on the team. The tiger was promised to the Princeton athletes if they defeated Harvard last fall.
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New York
T Te “Tigers
J. F. Howard
Haverhill
Mass
Princeton
Howard
Harvard
Homemade Biplane Aims for Nonstop Coast to Coast Flight
Clare K. Vance, noted US airman, prepares tests at Crissy Field in San Francisco for a nonstop San Francisco to New York attempt. The homemade biplane, powered by a Salmson 60 horsepower engine, flew for the fifth time to test the motor.
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San Francisco
Clare K. Vance
United States Airmal
New York
Crissy Feld
Harold Chamberlain Wins Sunnyside Golf Trophy
Harold Chamberlain defeated Milo Benser 2 up with one to play at Sunnyside Country Club to capture the county interscholastic championship. Chamberlain earns a silver loving cup and a district athletic board letter as the final of the first Black Hawk county high school golf meet concludes with 26 entrants and a large crowd.
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Harold Chamberlain
Sunnyside
Self Links
Milo Benser
West High
Chamberlain
Burr G. Lichty
Benger
Black Hawk County
Permament
Benser
Neighborhood Row Cases Drag Through Municipal Court
George S Travlos was arrested at Clear Lake on a charge of child desertion and the case was continued to Sept 25 with a $5 weekly maintenance payment. Mrs F L Brown’s hearing on disturbing the public quiet was postponed indefinitely. Grace McBride and Fannie Davis were discharged after mutual peace disturbance charges were dismissed. A $5 bond forfeiture for a traffic violation was also recorded.
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George S. Travlos
Clear Lake
J. W. Gwynne
F. L. Brown
Grace McBride
Fannie Davis
Tient Ben
Insurance Society Forms Chapter in Waterloo
Dr. George W. Hoglan national secretary of the American Insurance Union of Columbus Ohio is in Waterloo today to organize a Waterloo chapter. The A I U was admitted to Iowa eight weeks ago with chapters forming in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Dubuque Sioux City and Council Bluffs. The society reports 115 006 members in 20 states with John J. Lentz former Ohio congressman as national president and James J. Davis U S secretary of labor as a cabinet member of the A I U.
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George W. Hoglan
American Insurtance Union of
Columbus
Waterloo
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dubuqué
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
John J. Lentz
Ohio
James J. Davis
U. S
June Busy Month for Sunnyside Links Golf Club
June brings a full schedule at Sunnyside Country Club with both men and women players active. An intercity women’s match occurs June 12 featuring about 12 players from Independence Country Club. The men begin President’s Handicap tournament qualifying June 16, with final matches by June 17, then weekly play. The ladies host a full handicap event on June 18 with medal play.
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Sunnyside Country Club
Independence
Waterloo Abled 70 Inspect Own Milk and Keep Quality
Waterloo will continue milk inspection and sanitation despite withdrawal of state aid. City sanitary inspector Co L McDermott loses state stipend and can inspect only within city limits. Mayor Gnagy says private milking centers will still be overseen to keep milk quality high.
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Waterloo
A. E. Gnagg
Deg /Moines
Kate
Gnagy
Co. L. McDermott
Leity
Bombs and Bullets Rule Checker Cab War in Chicago
Chicago authorities arrested thirty suspects in a taxicab driver war tied to the Checker Taxi Manufacturing and Checker Taxi Company. The conflict over taxi production followed the slaying of union slugger Frank Sexton and included a bombing at Morris Markin’s home, house destruction, and a bombing at the Playhouse saloon on West Harrison Street as police blamed labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Checker
Frank Sexton
Morris Markin
Checker Taxicab Manufacturing Company
Markin
Sexton
Tho'Playhouse
West Harrison Street
Economy in Gov t Urged by Hardingin Vote to Civic League
President Harding urges economy in government in a letter to Prof M B Lambie of the University of Minnesota. Lambie, secretary of the League of Minnesota Municipalities, says the group will meet in Faribault June 20 and 21 and focus on taxation as a main topic. He quotes the president calling the national tax burden direct and onerous on national income and business.
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Hardingin
Civic League
Minneapolis
Minn
M. B. Lambie
University of Minnesota
Lamibie
League of Minnesota Municipalities
Faribault
League
Two Men Die From Duryea Moonshine Still Blast
In Duryea near Serahion Pennsylvania two men Alexander Delinsky aged 32 and Joseph Marlow aged 26 are dying after a moonshine whiskey still exploded damaging the house. Officers report both men were engulfed in blazing alcohol.
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Serahion
Alexander Delinsky
Joseph Marlow
Duryea
Here
Old Cemetery Sold to Association in 1856
An inquiry into Waterloo cemetery title shows Hubbard entered the land in 1853 and deeded to J H Sherrill who sold it to the Waterloo Cemetery Association in 1956 though platted in 1857. Measles cases abated. two new cases reported to the city clerk with a scarlet fever case at 453 Madison Street involving the 6 year old daughter of P W Wagner. William Golson is hanged in Jefferson County Jail for criminal assault on a white woman, same gallows used 25 years prior.
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Waterloo Cemetery
Waterloo
J. G. Hubbard
Hubbard
J. H. Sherrill
Waterloo Cemetery Association
Madison Street
P. W. Wagner
Birmingham
Ala
Willam Golson
Aceto
Jefferson County
Golson
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Speedo
Rendezvous With Death
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Roy Wilson
O'Keefe & Towne
C. BE. Luce
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Harry V
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