Mystery death of Hoopes ton choir girl shocks town
Vermilion county investigators probe the death of Gertrude Hanna found in the Hoopeston parsonage basement after an apparent attempt to move her body from an icehouse. Officials question the girl's father mother and two sisters as they chase theories of murder and grisly disposal.
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Gertrude Hanna
Hoopeston
Hanna
Young
Fim
Vermilion County Roar
Pew
Mather
Gertude
Megas
Wiliam T. Banna
Liania
Uase
cMart
Lhepeston
Vermilion County
United Presbyterian Church
John FH. Lewmen
Sherif Charles Knox
Bogart
Miss Hanna
Pr. J. G. Fisher
Ayoo
Iowa Supreme Court to Pass On Crime List
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court will issue a May term decision on William Olander habeas corpus petition from Fort Madison death row and a rehearing motion. Also on docket Ira Payoy murder appeal Woodbury County and Carmelia Russo murder case Centerville. Weeks murder appeal of Des Moines grocer G A Fosdick to be heard Friday.
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Mie
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
William Olander
Fort Madison
Fort Dodge
Olander
Nene
Ira Payoy
Woodbury County
Carmelia Russo
Centerville
I Weeks
G. A. Fosdick
Desi Moines
Town Student Near Death at Wisconsin Start Police Probe
Neal Tuttle 18, a University of Wisconsin freshman from Sioux City Iowa, fell while shaving Saturday night striking his head on a bathtub and is in serious condition. The district attorney will investigate the incident and its surrounding circumstances.
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Mavifeon
Win
Neal Tuttle
Sioux City
University of Wiscongsin
Fuitle
Phi Gauima Delta
Bkcait
Crescent
Praternity Brothers
Thia
Old Collector Refuses Hold Up In Desperate Morning Incident
Harry Davidson, 58, a Northwestern Bell Telephone collector, confronted by two bandits on Nehr highway, refused to surrender $20. One robber drew a revolver and ordered him to hand over cash. Davidson shouted for help, was kicked as he fled, and the pair fled. Employers awarded him a vacation for bravery.
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Bes Moines
Harry Davidson
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Nehr
Davidson
Ani
Hfe
Davidson Gaya
Conductors Consider Move From Cedar Rapids to Cleveland
The eighteenth session of the Grand Division opened with debate on relocating headquarters of the Railway Conductors of United States Canada and Mexico. President F. Sheppard cited that officers would remain dedicated while discussing the proposal to move from Cedar Rapids to Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Cedar Rapids
Presa
Nv Ont
United States
Canada
Messen
Iomeda Rapide
Ievsland
Avon
F. Sheppard
Conturiers
Six Thieves Take $13000 from Messenger in Oakland Bank Heist
Six masked men held up a Central Bank of Oakland messenger in broad daylight near the North Oakland branch and robbed him of thirteen thousand dollars. The attackers used an automobile to escape. The incident occurred May 3 in Oakland, Virginia. Police are investigating leads and reviewing surveillance footage.
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Oakland
Val
Alay
Bandis
Central Bank of
Am Automobile
North
Iowa Beauty Queen Race At State Fair
About 200 Iowa girls entered the state fair beauty contest in Des Moines. Entries closed at midnight with county winners to be judged first and district beauties to follow. From the congressional district lineup, the ultimate queen will be chosen and crowned.
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Iowa
Hes Moines
Kinnetts
Wiil
Glass Swindler Netted Cedar Rapids Woman Out $825
In Cedar Rapids Iowa a man using the name Philips claimed an office there and swindled Mrs Anna Brown aged 70 and an invalid out of 825 dollars last Friday. He said he could import glasses from Germany that would cure the aged woman and persuaded her to withdraw money from the bank and hand it to him. The victim kept the scheme secret until today.
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Cedar Rapids
Philips
Cedar, Rapids
Anna Brown
Patot
Germany
Tomar
Des Moines Drunks Fill City Jail in Weekend Arrests
Des Moines police reported a weekend surge in arrests with 109 inmates filling the jail. City Judge W. G. Goncer released 1 percent after a special session, while two speeders, 12 gamblers, and 15 disorderly cases were held for investigation. The rest faced intoxication charges.
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Des Moines
Hammond
W. G. Goncer
Beld
Forty Two Years Between Masonic Degrees Forest City
Forest City notes recount Fred W. Merrill of Chicago who after his first degree in Freemasonry in 18 entered Forest City to complete the Master Mason and Sir Knight degrees. Merrill was the first Masons and Installations agent in Forest City, arriving with the railroad completion in 1879.
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Forest City
Fred W. Merrill
Chicago
Hlve Lodge
Mr. Merrill
Dallas County Bar Backs Dingwell for Fifth District Court
The Dallas County Bar Association backed Republican El W. Dingwell for reelection to the Fifth district court seat. Judge K. S. Deagan, a Democrat, did not seek another term, and the War association recorded support for Dingwell on Saturday.
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Dallas County Bar
Dingwell
Perry
Pallas County War Association
Tod Auppoert
EL W. Dingwell
Far Iidee
Fifth District Court
Judes K. S. Daegan
Boy Found Dead Hanging in Swing
A nine year old boy was found dead this morning in a swing with a rope around the neck. The body showed signs of contact with the straw. no witnesses to the accident and the cause of death is not known.
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Boy
Oskstonga, Ja
Dubuque Bank to Erect 13 Story Office Tower
Dubuque bank officials announced plans to build a 32 story office building on the southwest corner of Ninth and Main, marking a major step in Dubuque’s modernization. Groundbreaking occurred today as Fed eral Bank & Fruit Co. prepares the project, now slated for completion by 1948 amid improving business conditions and renewed confidence.
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Dubuque
Bank Aid
Dulid- Ing
Ninth and
Main
Fedéral Bank & ‘Fruit Co
Laches on Stocks Case Reveals Major Liabilities
The voluntary petition in bankruptcy lists nearly 1 million dollars in liabilities for Francis R. Korns law firm financier Dee Moinas. The filing shows stock notes discounted at banks across Iowa and other states, secured by endorsements from insiders.
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Moinas
Tupley
Francis R. Korns
Dee Moinas
Koro
Towa
Des Moines Thieves Clean Out Pool Halls
Des Moines robbers escaped with more than 1000 dollars from three safes in pool halls on Sunday. King pool hall yielded 700 dollars, Alexandria pool hall 400 dollars, and Capital City Commercial College also reported a small cash loss.
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Des Moines
Ves Moines
Junta
Plan to Ask State Aid for Des Moines County Flood District
Burlington Iowa May 1 A plan to mobilize the entire rural population of Des Moines county to aid landowners in the flood district north of Burlington where 17 000 acres are under water was announced. County farm leaders may also seek state assistance through the county legislature.
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Burlington
Des Moines County
Woman is New Nasby at MacGregor Office
Miss Isabella Boyle becomes MacGregor Iowa's new postmistress the first woman to head a Second Class office in the state. She previously served as assistant postmaster at McGregor and in an Idaho town. The retiring postmaster Anton Wuebeck of the North Iowa Times held the post for nine years.
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McGregor, Ja
Isabella Boyle
MacGregor
Iowa
Des Macines
Miss Hoyle
McGregor
Idaho
Wettring
Antonis Wuebeck
North Iowa Times
Mel Gregor
Weara
Colored man shot in family row in Burlington
Robbert Woods colored is seriously injured after being shot twice by his wife Vallie Woods in a Burlington domestic incident this morning. Doctors say Woods will live.
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Wiff
Burlington
Woods
Vallie Woods
Fire Destroys Standard Lumber Yards Sparking Town Alarm
A $70000 blaze swept through the Standard Lumber company yards in Iowa, endangering the town before local fire crews suppressed it. The report notes surrounding jail and furniture incidents during the emergency and mentions ensuing investigations and public figures involved in local affairs.
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United Press
Standard Lumber Company
Dubuape
W. OR. Herron
Wateriso
The
Jews Realtors
Chamber of Commerce
Shortage of Food in Flood Refugee Camps
Severe food shortages crowded flood refugee camps as thousands sought shelter along the Mississippi River. Volunteers and relief crews battled the crisis while rescuers moved marooned families to camps set up by Red Cross and private citizens. At Hardyburg, Illinois a camp reported near starvation amid continuing arrivals from broken levee districts.
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New Orleans
Memphis
Gulf of Mexico
Black River
Pefals
Hed Cross
Ury Band
Ilardsonhureg
Leven
Ferciday
Waterloo City News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Local items report changes of address and business moves, visits by Anna Sauer and Mrs. Louie Bigs, a Cedar Rapids trip, and a transfer of Colby Parker Transfer offices to 714 Commercial Street. Also notes delegates to Continental Congress and a Waterloo orchestra association event. Mar 11-13 events cited.
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Anna Sauer
Cedar Rapids
Elmer M. Dalby
Ruby N. Ilain
Russell-Lamson
Bridge Street
Directors of
Waterloo
Retail Merchants’ Association
Greater Waterloo Association
Louie Bigs
Joliet
W. H. Bowser
Sycamore Street
G. A. Nosrfler
Amilo Doerfler
A. J. Doerfler
Wellington Court
T .F. Kenny
Mulberry Street
Houston
Tex
B. of L
H. Bretzke
Blur
Western Avenue
Continental Congress of Daughters of American Revolution
Washington, D. C
W. F. Miller
L&35
Third Avenue West
R.B. Black
Lester W. Miller
FR. H. Hit
Q. Sauer
Deehprest Avenue
Hal
RJ. TevVine
Sioux Falls
Ralph, Jr
Ve Vine
Ethel Thompson
Flavel Gunnerl
Independence Avenue
Cornell Oratorio Society
150
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Brich
Socialists Allowed to Co-operate with Labor at Elections
UK national convention votes to permit state organizations to co-operate with any labor group in the coming election. The amendment preserves Socialist identity by safeguards and makes affiliation optional for member organizations.
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Vievelami
Ulo
Sorigliat Pueray
Stme
National Party
Marshal Charged With Killing His Brother Faces Defense
Decorah Fla May 1 Matt Detigeth a Decorah policeman charged with killing his brother Alfred Dotseth at a local dance hall testified in his own defense He said he was ordered by the mayor to attend dances to maintain order and arrest disturbers Morris one of the men he detained and his brother Alfred harassed him as the crowd pressed in He drew and fired after Morris friends surrounded him and the shot mortally wounded Alfred The defense noted alcohol was present at the scene with a gallon brought into the hall and paid for by a state witness Prominent locals testified in Dorseths favor and closing arguments were expected tonight with the case to be given to the jury on Tuesday
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Decorah
Fla
Matt Detigeth
Alfred Dotseth
Dorseth
Jack
Morris
Dotseth
Morrris
Alfred
Billy
Vorsath
Herman Tavener
Harry
Slcohol
Bandits Rob Metropolis Theatre Manager in May Breakin
In Chicago on May 1 bandits held burning papers to force Harry Crawford, manager of the Metropolitan motion picture theatre, to surrender the safe combination. Crawford withstood the torture until he nearly collapsed, then the robbers fled with $54.
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Chiicago
Harry Crawford
Metropolitan Motion Picture Theatre
Crawford
Paris police use first wireless airplane for May Day calm
Paris authorities deployed a police airplane with wireless equipment and an observer using high powered glasses to monitor crowds. Two cars with wireless receivers patrolled streets while reports from the air guided police actions, signaling unusually quiet May Day amid Communist threats.
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Paris
Indiana voters weigh Harding policies in May primary
Indiana polls open tomorrow to decide senator and representative races as voters judge President Harding's record. The contest includes Harry New seeking renomination against Albert Beveridge, with Beveridge pledging to back Harding while the old guard fears drastic changes. Beveridge backs tax cuts, repeal of Adamson and Sherman acts, rail rate reductions, and a soldier bonus.
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Unitee Press
Indianapalla
Ind
Indiana
Warding
Harry §. Nan
Harding
Albert J. Beveridge
O R C Meets Will Support Labor Friends At Polls
The Order of Railway Conductors opens a three week national convention in Cleveland with over 900 delegates and 1,600 visitors. Leaders say the group will back labor allies in Congress and other offices, aiming for united political action, while sessions run behind closed doors.
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Cleveland
National Convention of the Order At
Labor
United Political Action
Friends ‘of Labor
Congress
Friends of Labor
Sheppard
American Officer Shot During May Day Parade in Germany
In Mayence Germany an American officer was wounded in the shoulder and his chauffeur smeaten by May Day demonstrators as their marching column passed. The officer drew a revolver after a clash, and both he and the chauffeur were injured in the struggle.
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Germany
United Press
Mayence
Croker funeral planned for Thursday in Dublin state
Richard Croker former Tammany Hall boss is reported dead suddenly and funeral services are expected Thursday at Glencairn. His widow inherits an estate reportedly worth about 4.16 million dollars, per attorney Fred R. Ryan for Richard Croker Jr.
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Dublin
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Glencairn
Gace Trice
New York
Richard Croke Auimony Reader
Fred R. Ryan
Croker
Boys in Gaming Row End in Fatal Rifle Duel
A 16 year old boy was arraigned in Brooklyn for the killing of a playmate during a camp duel over spilled tomato soup. The case centered on Victor Janenli and Jeng Tatand with Juroh Keblra, 19, as expedition captain, after a quarrel over the accident led to a two boy duel and a fatal shot.
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International News
New York
Brooklyn
New York Adopts Daylight Saving Time
A stressed ad style piece announces New York and other cities shifting clocks for daylight saving time. It promotes Multified Cocoanut Oil shampoo as a cleansing solution for hair and scalp, claiming rich lather and dandruff removal.
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New York
Drias
Judge Rules Lottery Won Hotel Is Not Forfeit
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Judge James Wickbaum finds the $300000 Northern hotel won in a July 4 1921 Elks lottery remains the Chippewa Falls Hotel company property. Peter Layman holder of the lucky ticket is not a hotel and the state forfeiture provision is unconstitutional.
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Madison, Wig
Chippewa Falls
The
Elks
Peter Layman
James Wickbaum
Layman
Supreme Court Upholds Packers and Stockyards Act
The Supreme Court ruled the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 constitutional. The ruling held commission merchants, traders and dealers who buy and sell livestock after arrival at Chicago stockyards engage in interstate commerce, making federal control over stockyards nationwide. Chief Justice Taft wrote the opinion. Justices McReynolds and Day participated differently.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Packers’ and Stockyards
Supreme Court
James E. Burton
Chicago
Stafford Brothers
Chicago Commission
Commission
Taft
Natonal
McReynolds
Justice Day
Black Hawk Bar to Honor U S Jurist George B Scott
Black Hawk Bar association plans a banquet Tuesday evening May 9 to honor George B Scott the new United States district court judge. A program committee includes B F Swisher A J Edwards J T Sullivan and five judges H B Boies E B Stiles G W Wood C B Courtright and Join W Gwynne. The May term of the federal court will be in Waterloo marking the bar’s first opportunity to meet and honor Judge Scott who will preside.
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George B. Scott
United States District Court
Black Hawk Bar Association
B. F. Swisher
A. J Edwards
J. T. Sullivan
H. B. Boies
E. 8. Stiles
G. W Wood
C. B. Court
Sioux City Girl Targeted by Gunfire at Home
Cleo Bowecrans, 19, a movie theatre cashier, narrowly escaped death when an unknown assailant fired two bullets through a hallway door at her Sioux City home. She was talking with her father as the shots were fired, at close range.
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Sioux City
Cleo Bowecrans
Senate Extends War Finance Corporation
Washington May 1 the Senate passed a bill extending the War Finance Corporation until July 1 1823. The measure moves the agency’s authority to aid loans and financial operations through the 1919 wartime program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Washington
D. C
Bank loan funds for agricultural and livestock purposes
The War Finance Corporation announced approval of 48 amendments totaling 1,138,000 for agricultural and livestock uses. States listed include Iowa 56,000 Kansas 340,006 Minnesota 42,000 Nebraska 9,000 South Dakota 68,000 Wisconsin 25,000.
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Washington, D. C
War Finance Corporation
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Ree
Wisconsin
Legislation favored for agricultural credit system reforms
Washington reports propose rememes for defects in the agricultural credit system pushed to President Harding. In Cleveland the Socialist Party convention made no decision on affiliations with labor and farm organizations. Inglewood band members plan to surrender in a body to the district attorney.
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The
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harding
Cleveland
Socialist Party
Jean Angeles
Cal
Inglewood
Jatterner
Dunn Road Building Bill Passes House With Large Funds
Washington May 1 The House approved the Dunn bill by 239 to al lows an appropriation of 85 million dollars for road building the first year starting July 1 and 75 million dollars for the following year. Gunmen Rob Holland Bread Cashier In Toledo Four men robbed Burtell Loop cashier of 2900 dollars at gunpoint as he left a bank two Black attackers forced him toward a wing and escaped.
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Washington, D. C
al the Honas
Dunn
Weit
Rob Rarer
Toledo
Burtell Loop
Holland Bread Company
Vandils
iWin
Pune
Aditomonite
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Michael Talenchi
Maines
Metvarlane
Ach W. McFarlane
Independence
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West End
4Th St. Bridge
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Daisy
Rosa
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Beveridge
Kind
Michael Brada
Maple Street
Ralph
Given Packers’ Act
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