Lost Coed Reappears After Mysterious Absence
Chicago dispatch reports Edna Emma Taylor, a University of Chicago student, returned after a days long disappearance. She claimed vague reasons for leaving and described paying her way through jobs, finally ending up at a rooming house where a police officer found her. Her account remains unclear and she criticizes press portrayal as sensational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinternational
Chicago
Edna Emma Taylor
University of Chica
Miss Taylor
Englewood
Pennsylvania
Thesker
Pittsburgh
Alfred H, Vley
New York
Milton E. Robinson
M Robinson
Sud Rerhays
Calee
Windiere
Vbout
Tarvout
IL Institute
Streats
Pinshe
Taylor
Walt
Phillis Kerr
Helena Kern
Alfred Taylor
Ili
Auherat
Stranger seeks 2 acre Quaker colony near Weterton
A 54 to 60 year old stranger from Michigan has visited real estate offices in town seeking a 2 acre tract within a few miles of Weterton to establish a Quaker colony. He plans to plat into five 1 1/6 acre parcels, build homes, and develop the area, hoping Waterloo becomes a market for colony products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weterton
Reai
Faow- Gz Kim
Michigan
Waterloo
Mason City
Moonshine on Hip Costs Him $100 Fine
Tom Gustus pleaded guilty to illegal transportation of liquor in municipal court this morning. He received a $190 fine and costs, with sentence suspended and Gustus paroled after the arrest with a pint of moonshine on his hip. J S Cosgrove was found guilty of selling cigarettes without a permit and fined $25 plus costs. sentence suspended upon payment of costs if no further violations occur. Nick Filler and Sam Touskas, shine parlor proprietors, were found guilty of violating the state child labor law, each fined $20 and costs, arrested by a woman state agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gustus
Criminal Division
Gustus
J. S. Cosgrove
Nick Filler
Sam Touskas
Fire alarms at Fifth street storage building blaze
Early morning fire at 109 Fifth street east confined to a rear cement block storage structure for packing cases. Fire department responded at around a.m. and extinguished the small blaze with one stream of water. No major damage reported. Advertisement for Flay Safe Tesure with Bronson Va erance Agency, phone 1374.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Tesu Ted
Judge G W Dunham May Enter Congressional Race
A report from political circles says Judge G W Dunham of Manchester Iowa may announce a Republican candidacy for Congress. The race includes five declared contenders to fill the seat vacated by Burrison B Sweet of Waverly Arch W McFarland of Waterloo T J B Robinson of Hampton and C C Ryan of Eldora. Dunham recently resigned from the bench to tend to business affairs and previously served in the Iowa General Assembly. His seat was filled by BL Stiles appointed by the governor. If he runs, voters will choose among two nearby west end candidates one central and one near the far end of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dunham
Manchester
Congress
Burerlon B
Sweet
Waverly
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
T. J.B. Robinson
Hampton
C. C. Ryan
Eldora
Dunham
Iowa General Assembly
Stiles
Scoutmasters Named for Training Course
R. L. Short was made scoutmaster and D. G. Palmer assistant scoutmaster of the leadership training troop of adult scout leaders in the Greater Waterloo association last night. Brown was named senior patrol leader with patrol leaders Johnson Pant and Welker. Rev W H Beachler spoke on neighborhood engineering and Judge Lindsey's call to prepare the boy to take the path. The next session will be next Monday at the association clubrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Short
D. G. Palmer
Greater Waterloo Association
Mr. Short
Mrr. Palmer
Rechtlertig
Lawrence Leonard
Brown
VM. Johnson
R. S. Pant
George cC. Welker
Hej
Ben B. Lindsey
Association
First All-Women Jury Rules in Styles Case
The first complete all-women jury in U S history sat in Fyansomton court and heard a $174 suit by Morris Kutok against actress Miss Frances Kennedy. The six jurors, two university coeds, a housewife and three professionals, deliberated three minutes and found for Kennedy over whether a dress goes out of style in four weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Wire
Chicago
United States
Fyanston
Justice of the Peace
Max Witkower
Frances Kennedy
Morris Kutok
Byanston
Harry N. Pritzker
Miss Kennedy
Four Die in Fascisti Communist Uprisings in Northern Italy
Four persons are reported killed and 24 wounded in clashes between Fascisti and communists in Piacenza Bologna and Parma as Premier Facta orders decisive action. Authorities threaten dismissal of local prefects unless disorders are checked. McGavick becomes bishop in Wisconsin as church ceremonies attract many clergy and laypeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fascisti
Rome
Piacenza
Bologna
Parma
Premiere Facta
McGavick
Fn Crosse
Wis
Man Amiliiary E . 3
Jiere
la Grosse
Sebastian Messmer
Milwaukee
John Hohl Dies at Shell Rock in March
John Hohl, 65, an operator at a hotel, died today at Shell Rock after a throat disease. Survived by his widow and a stepson. Funeral plans not yet set. He previously managed Hotel Ellis in Waterloo and ran hostels at Stewart, Galway, and Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hohl
Shell Rock Today
Shel Tock
j—John Jeh
Wobock Hotel
Mr. Hohl
Wes
Ellis
Waterloo
Stewart, Gelweln and Greene
Room Registry Committee Formed
The rooms registry committee of the YWCA is formed under Mrs. F.C. Sage as chair and Miss Aimee F Pagundus as secretary with Mrs. W. W. Lytle as vice president. Members include Mrs. C. W. Cotton, Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. W. F. The panel will list rooms for rent and report to the association. Standards include parlor privileges and adequate room provisions for transients and short or definite rental periods. Sehra
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Christian Associaton
F.C. Sage
Aimee F Pagundus
W. W. Lytle
C. W. Cotton
Schaefer
W. F
VW. C. A
Sehra
Bulgaria first to ask league’s heliextension request by March 21
Bulgaria, the first enemy nation to apply for relief under the Meulen plan, has asked the League of Nations financial commission for an extension to make credits available to its businessmen. The request signals early moves in postwar economic recovery efforts and crowding within Allied plans for rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigton
DP. C
Zaria
Coun
Financial Commission of the Rescue of Nations
Chicago Faces Peril of Organized Crime Mafia Figures Warn
Chicago officials describe a growing organized crime mafia in the city. Police Superintendent Charles C. Fitzmorris cites an imminent danger as he speaks to over 100 attendees representing civic groups. Judge Scanlan and others condemn crooked lawyers and evading jury service, urging removal of corrupt judges in Cook County.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles C. Fitzmorris
Kickham Scanlan
Criminal Court
Robert E. Crowe
Plate
James A. Patten
Board of
T Rade
Crowe
Scanlan
Cook County
Pattenaid
Fartier
Fitzmortris
Gibson ruling on women’s eligibility for state senate
Des Moines March 21Attorney General Gibson received a letter from Mrs Florence P Pierce state chairman of the lawa league of Women Voters asking for a ruling on whether women may run for the state senate She believes a favorable decision could spur women to seek the June primaries and notes public interest in their candidacy The attorney general had not planned to rule but may issue a decision after the letter arrives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gibson
State Senate
Florence P. Pierce
Lawa League of Women
Central Gibson
Mother of Mathilde Advises on Marrying Within Clan
Chicago March 21 Mrs Ndith Rockefeller McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller sr told representatives of fiscal women's organizations that a woman who marries outside her clan will be a slave. The remarks were at a meeting ahead of the women's progress exposition to be held June 3 to 10 with her as general chairman. Her 16 year old daughter Mathilde’s engagement to Max Ger Swiss riding academy professor was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Waterloo News Briefs Signal Local, National Happenings
The itemized notes report illnesses, travel, and visits across Waterloo and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Mamie McGinn summoned to New Hampton, Mrs. Cropper returning from Florida, W. Richardson breaking an ankle at a YMCA game, and Elbrige Crowe and J. Crowe attending a funeral in Des Moines. A large foreclosure judgment of 81,885.86 in Waterloo Bank & Trust Co. against the Frey estate is recorded, plus local planning actions, hires, and a military deserter arrest in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee. J. Wenners
Garrison
Nten
Mamie McGinn
New Hampton
H. S. Cropper
Florida
Torrington
Conn
W. Richardson
Y. M
G. A. Mosier
St.Anthony
Idaho
Hal H. Mosier
Hutchinson
Kan
R. Fay
J. L. Crowe
Des Moines
J. E. Crowe
Crowe
Chicago Great Western
Waterloo Bank & ‘Trust Ino
George Frey
C. ©. Wolf
Yenney-Sedgwick
Serond
Alien
Fourth
Wellington
Waterloo
Charles van Vleck
Southwestern Land Company
Ardmore
Okla
Texas Drilling Syndicate No. 3
W. R. Law
Paul W. Smith
van Vleck
Waterloo Commercial Club
John G. Hawkins
Aviation Department
U.S. Army
Ralph Davis
Chanute
Rantoul
Mr. Istates
Palmer Edgar Palmer Death Notice at Waterloo
Edgar Palmer 1 aged 69 died today at Waterloo from complications. He was born January 16 1876 and lived in Waterloo four years. A machinist at Illinois Central shops, he is survived by widow Vinla Palmer and adopted son Edgar, sister Mary Hickey of Waterloo. Member of Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanth a. Body at Kistner Funeral Home. Myrtie Judge Knights of T will hold a meeting tonight to complete funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Palmer
Iowa Street
Wate
Ilinois Central
Vinla_ Palmer
Edgar
Mary Hickey
Waterloo
Palmer
K. of P. Order
Court of Calantha
Kistner Funeral Home
Myrtie
K. of T
Telegraph Briefs roundup from Chicago and New York
AP notes announce a daily radio news service for farmers by the American Farm Bureau federation. Claus Spreckels predicts sugar prices will drop soon after Europe trip. American Legion seeks veteran employment nationwide with strong response. Tex Rickard held in Tombs Prison awaiting trial for alleged crimes against a 1 year old girl. Coal strike expected April 1, per Charles Allen. Julius Barnes asserts agriculture can meet future Chamber of Commerce challenges. Wave of stiff collars in Illinois Michigan Wisconsin noted by Laundry Owners Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
American Farms Bureau Federation
New York
Claus A. Spreckels
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Europe
American Legion
Tex Rickard
Tombs Prison
Charles $. Allen
Anthracite Coal Consummaeérs’ Association
City Club
JuHus S. Barnes
United States Wheat Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Winois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Laundry Owners Association of
Tlinois
Rotarians Open Sioux Falls Convention With Nominations
Nearly 1,000 Rotarians have registered as the Sixteenth Rotary district convention opens in Sioux Falls covering South Dakota eastern North Dakota and Iowa. Today features nomination of district governor candidates, departmental luncheons, and addresses by district and national officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
SL. D
Hotary
South Dakota
Ebtake
Iowa
Kansas Short Skirt Case Reaches Court
Lawrence Kansas March 21 The state supreme court may rule on whether skirts worn by Alice Hansen and Maude Buchanan Vine land rural high school students must extend three inches below the knee and if the school board has authority. Judge Means had allowed return without lengthening skirts but sustained a demurrer to his jurisdiction and set April hearing. His prior decision was temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
Alice Hansen
Maude Buchanan
Vineland
Reed to Run on Anti Administration Issue
St. Louis March 21 U S Senator James A Reed announced he would seek re election on the Democratic ticket The issues of the campaign would be the utter failure of the present national administration to fulfill its promises and its many breaches of faith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
U. 5
James A.reed
Reed
Patrol Driver Smith Returns From Florida Trip
Lee Smith, a patrol driver, completed a southbound journey with Mrs. Smith after a three month leave. The couple traveled by car, visiting Jacksonville, and faced heavy spring mud. one 50 mile stretch required a freight train. The eight day trip earlier and 200 days home contrast with a smooth absence, and Smith plans to resume duty rested and improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Smith
Florida
Mr. Smith
Officer Smith
Spatice Department
New Paved Road Waterloo to Chicago Opened
The Waterloo to Chicago paved road through the Grant Highway has opened. Local notes itemize community events and visits in Janesville and area including church services, missionary meetings, school activities, and social gatherings with multiple residents named such as Mrs. Fritch Wright Mrs. Davis Dr. Leroy Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chicago
Finchford School Clean Up Day and Local News
March 21 as clean up day at the Finchford school yard with twenty three workers and a luncheon served by the domestic science class. Afternoon yard work continued while the glee club and faculty visited from Janesville. A Tornado of small town items includes illnesses, a burial in Finchford, and local leisure, with sports results: Finchford men lose to Janesville high school 34 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchforn
Bert Benton
Kenneth
Cedar Falls
Mable Walter
Janesville Consolidated High School Glee Club
Wwloyd George
Mary Fickelberg
Cedar Rails
Mia
Arenst Dorman
Peter Pashles
Town Hospital
Frank Davis
Janesville
Kansas City
Einchford
Finchford
Leona Palmer
Forest Fifield
Pearl Sands
Ande
Charles Dorman
Dr F C Davin Dies At Kansas City Hospital
Dr F C Davin died March 14 at a Kansas City hospital after a long illness. He was raised and educated in Milwaukee and came to Janesville over 13 years ago. Services were held at his Janesville home and he was buried beside his daughter in Finchford cemetery. Mr and Mrs J P Schnider, former Osage residents now in Janesville, plan a bungalow in Waterloo and expect to move soon. Air Burns, who secured the Waterloo property, will move to Janesville with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Sussion Society
Hamipson
A. E. Thompson
L. W. Arns
Shuey Hospital
P. Key
C. L. Schmidt
Joe Garton
W. A. Becker
L. Boomer
O. C. Per
W. A. Wright
D.G. Boomer
Anna
Lynn Briden
Waterloo
F. W. Cover
Sta Teachers College
Cedar Falls
M. E
Janesville
Congregational Church
Waverly
F. C. Davin
Kansas City
Davin
Milwauwkee
Wis
Finchford
J. P. Schnider
Osage
Elert Winner Place
Air Burns
Taneaville
Shell Rock News Roundup Reflects Local Movements and Incidents
Shell Rock notes visitors from Clear Lake and Washington township, housing moves around town, and a plot purchase by Harvey Whitehead along the right of way. The K of P lodge held a candledance, a church roof repair continues, a throatburn incident is mentioned, a mother and daughter deal with a smoke incident, and a small fire is contained at a Bremer county home. The Ladies Aid Society met, and T O F lodge members performed ritatheir church degree works with the local team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
C. M Rainville
Betty Jean
Auburn
H. F. Benning
Clear Lake
L. F. Moore
Harvey Whitehead
John Eas
0. H. Pierce
K of P. Lodge
Yorn Neal
CC. Hickle
Harvey Sturnson
Ladies’ Ald Society
Ban First Church
GW. Apfel
Washington Township
Bremer County
Benning & Cain Gamen
T. 0
F. Lodge
Waverly
Rarch
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Flay Safe
Tesure
Bronson Vaerance Agency
Aadvertivementy
William
Greer
Samuel Gompery
J.D.A Morrow
John Jews
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gampers
Davis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewi
William Green
J. 03. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
G.W. Dunham
Bulgaria
Heli
Senate
Mathilde
SIFY
Buchanan
A. J. Turrson
Farrson
Martin Hotel
John Gwynne
Ellis Hotel
East
Woodman of America
K. of PB. Hall
Wedneways
Littleton
Stevenson
Winona Lake
Ind
Macy Stevenson
Hugh Stevenson
FS. Crowell
Baby
H. C. McGi
Ugalin
Gerald
Irs
Albert Fiedler
Kansas
Smith
FC. Davis
Leroy Davis
Lillian Davis
F.C. Davis
J. M. Priden
Hudson
Black Hawk
W Wildreth Davis
Minnesota
Commercial Hall
Bores
Florence George Jsivesvilla
Inch Fee
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Fred Davila
Hettle
D. 5
Bradford
Shale
Ernest Murray
Pap
Itow
Ilinois
Courier
Malcolm MacKinnon
Grant Highway Association
Grant
Dubuque
Highway Department
SHELL
Gillett
Sinceriz
ALI Grocers
Sherer-Gillett Co
Wellington St
Waterios
Remevala
de Teg
R. A. Barrett
Man
Vhriorical Sales Co
Fleischmann
Pleinly
Fieischmann
Peiechwann
Freischmann
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