Severe thunderstorm rolls across north central Iowa with hail and wind
A severe electrical storm swept easterly across north central Iowa yesterday afternoon from Fort Dodge to Delaware County with hail and high winds. The system flooded streams, caused erosion damage between Reinbeck and Grundy Center, and threatened Black Hawk Creek. A Waterloo party traveling to Clear Lake was stranded near Ackley as dirt roads deteriorated. refuge was found in a farm barn loft.
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Ilawa
Fort Dodge
Delaware Cans
Grundy Center
Reinbeck
Black Hawk Creek
Marshalltown
Clear Lake
Williams
Webster City
Waterloo
Ackley
R. M. Knox
H B. Plumb
B. M. Oshun
The
Harty
1600 Young Men to Learn Army Life at Des Moines Camp
Des Moines reports preparations for the civic military training camp at Fort Des Moines opening in August. Captain EL A Williams says about 1,600 young men from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Missouri and Kansas will gain first hand army life experience. Two reserve officers camps follow in July with 300 officers expected.
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Des Moines
Citizens Military
Fort Des Moines
EL. A. Williams
Wiliams
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Williams
Flapper Slayer of Suitor Sentenced to 5 to 15 Years
Dorothy Perkins was sentenced to five to fifteen years in Auburn prison for the murder of Jersey City war veteran Thomas Tom Pleton, the man she was courting. Judge McIntyre told the composed defendant the act was a heinous wrong and noted many letters urging punishment.
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New York
Auburn
Dorothy Perkins
Thomas Tom Pleton
Jersey City
McIntyre
Ted
Five Dead in Sunday Storm in New York City
Five persons die in a 60 mile gale that struck New York City on Sunday. The storm damaged vessels and disrupted lakes and rivers as authorities warn of hazardous conditions and the public reacts to the tragedy.
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N.Y. City
New York
Ald
Undersized Fish Costly to Catchers
Tom Waldron deputy game and first warden worked a busy Sunday watching for undersized fish. In municipal court Alfred Worthen Roy Voss Mayle Lloyd Briden were fined 10 dollars and costs. Charles Kepk failed to appear and a warrant was issued to remind him of his duty.
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Tom Waldron
Alfred Worthen
Roy Voss
iVayle
Lloyd Briden
Charles Kepk
Groundhogs Harm Crops in Hudson and Floyd County
Special reports from Hudson and Charles City describe ground hogs damaging crops. P S Strayer notes hotspots on his farm north of Pere with ongoing harm. In Floyd County officials have placed a 25 cent bounty, with 121 hogs turned in at the auditor, Ralph Brown sending in 43, plus two crows for $10.95. The county expects fast reduction of hogs under the bounty.
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Hudson
Floyd CO
Hudson, la
P. S. Strayer
Pere
Strayer
Charles City
Fisya
Ralph Brown
Man Held on Charge Made by Minister
Charles Wilbur of Rockford Illinois is jailed on disorderly conduct and vagrancy charges. A Waterloo minister alleged Wilbur enticed a girl at the carnival grounds and notified police. a hearing is set for 9 a.m. tomorrow. An aunt is reportedly residing nearby.
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Charles Wibur
Rockford
Waterloo
Wilbur
Brave and Sane Investor Guarded Others From Risk
A cautious man prioritized safety and thoughtful planning. He avoided reckless schemes and considered the welfare of those he might leave behind through prudent investments.
VETS OF EIGHTEEN NINETY EIGHT HERE OPEN DAVE TODAY FOR U S MEETING
The nineteenth annual encampment of the Department of Iowa United Spanish War Veterans opened at Marshalltown. Waterloo factions from Fred Willier Camp No. 11 and Helen Gould Auxiliary are present along with visitors. Delegation aims to push for the 1925 national encampment to attract about 10,000 visitors.
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Department of Iown
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Fred Willier
Helen Gould
Waterloo Officers Headline at State Convention
headed by A. G. Morrison comman der of Fred Willier camp John Booker past commander also fe ere Four Waterloo Officers Numbered among the state He partment officers of the U.S. W. Vv and the auxiliary are four Water looans J. A. Trimble junior vice commander who will be presented to the convention as a candidate for the office of senior vice comman der Della McAllister president of the auxiliary Alma Boeller treasurer and Adelade Hollnagel secretary Mrs. McAllister will preside at lau sessions of the auxiliary 8. A. Greene Council Bluffs is Present department commander of the US S. W. V. and Roy Talman Clinton 18 senior vice commander The convention will last tiru Wednesday.
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Waterloo
U.S. W. Vv
Auxiliary
J. A. Trimble
Della McAllister
Alma Boeller
Adelade Hollnagel
McAllister
Lau
A. Greene
Council Bluffs
US S. W. V
Roy Talman
Clinton
Stolen automobile reported by hotel guest
A. Skinner of the Hotel Russell Lamsop reported at 1:30 a m Sunday that a big coach was stolen from in front of the Campbell bakery. Police later found the car three miles out on the giant highway with windows and doors left open, suggesting a hurried getaway.
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A. Skinner
Russell-Lamsop
Campbell Bakery
Skinner
Weatherwax rails at Muscle Shoals waste as trip exposes rusting plants
Weatherwax, returning from the Travelers Protective Association convention in Birmingham, labeled Muscle Shoals a colossal example of economic waste. Delegates visited St. Louis headquarters, Birmingham mills, and parks, while observers noted boilers and machinery rotting since the war. Also reported were a purse theft and a pocketbook stolen from a car at a local park.
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Muscle Shoals
H. E. Weatherwax
Travelers Protective Association
Birmingham
Ala
Weatherwax
Ur . Weatherwax
C.O .Hummel
W. G. Davidson
George Wi. Huntley
National Board of Directors
A Waterloo
St. Louis
Association
National Guard Officers to Attend State Meeting
Five officers from Waterloo two national guard companies depart for Des Moines to attend a Fort Des Moines school of instruction opening tomorrow and ending Saturday. Attending are Capt. Clyde Davis Lieut Otto Kaberle and Lieut Ralph Denny of Company B.
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Fred G. Clark
Lloyd Shepherd
Co. D
National Guard
Fort Des Moines
Waterloo
Des Moines
Clyde Davis
Otto Kaberle
Ralph Denny
Pocketbooks Lost and Stolen Here Reported
Two women report pocketbooks lost on Sunday and a thief entered the home of Mrs. L. M. Wells at 1414 Grant Avenue, with money in one of the purses. Police are investigating the incidents and seeking information.
Y M C A Secretary Heads to New York Meeting
A. Cohagan general secretary of the Y M C A. left last evening for New York to attend the fourth meeting of the personnel committee of the national council. One other town man serves on the committee.
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New York
GC. A. Cohagan
National Council of Young Men’s Christian Association
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