War halts far east parley plans for China
Peking reports show central Chinese commander Gee Wa Pei Pu surrounding Beijing while Chang Tso Lin forces scatter, with rail traffic suspended. President Hsu Sih Chang urges immediate end to hostilities and warns in diplomatic notes.
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Peking
Ping A
Gee Wa -Pei-Pu
Say Tso Lin
Amy
Chang Teo-Lin
Tientsin
Strauss
Asiastic Few
Ling
Hsu Sih-Chang
Chang Tso-Lin
Mukden
Wu Pei-Pa
Central China
Hau
Ching
Foreig
China
Paoworgme
Slayings, confession follow Mason City schoolhouse tragedy
A man confessed in Northwood jail to killing a schoolteacher in Mason City after a shooting at the schoolhouse. Six shots were fired, three hit the teacher in the face, prompting students to flee to a nearby farm. A purse of 325 dollars was raised for the mother and sister, left widowed after prior losses.
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Mason City
Roy Bosworth
Northwood
Baker
Iowa Sun del Beboot convention concludes in Cedar Rapids
Final sessions of the Iowa Sun del Beboot convention are held today with officer elections and next year’s meeting site chosen. Yesterday the group divided Iowa into east and west sections to boost attendance and streamline work. A parade yesterday afternoon drew many participants including churches schools and visiting delegates.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sachanls
Visitig
Hazleton Boy Dies After Fatal Crash
Independence May 4 Arno Greiger 18 died of a skull fracture from a Saturday night car crash near Lamont. He drove the automobile at high speed, hit a railway track, and overturned into an embankment. He was son of Mr and Mrs Anton Greiger of Hazleton.
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Independence
Spe
Cial
Arno Did Greiger
People’s Hospital
Anton Greiger
Sazleton
Lamont
Ottumwa Man Elected President of State Dental Society
Des Moines May 4 Dr W C Boone of Ottumwa was chosen president of the Town State Dental Society for the coming year. He succeeds Vir Clarence Watts of Des Moines. Other officers include Dr Fred Waters Ames view president Dr Frank Fourt Fairfield treasurer and Dr J A Smith City secretary. Gov Kendall spoke at the banquet celebrating the society’s sixtieth anniversary.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
W. C. Boone
Ottumwa
Town State Dental Society
Clarence VO Watts
Des Afpines
Fred Waters
Ames
Wik
Frank Fourt
Pairfield
J. & Smith
Town City
Kendall
Cedar Rapids Woman Dies in Davenport Hotel Room
Davenport May 4. Mrs Carl Sellers of Cedar Rapids a hotel guest at the Hotel Blackhawk was found dead in her bath tub. Coroner J J Cantwell ruled death by strangulation following an attack of epilepsy. Police say she may have stepped into the tub to bathe when seized by the attack.
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Davenport
Carl Sellers
Cedar Rapids
Blackhawk
J. J. Cantwell
Icehouse at Oelwein Burns in Fire
The Great Western division icehouse at Oelwein Iowa was damaged by a fire of undetermined origin. The structure held 18 000 tons of ice and workers rushed lumber to rebuild walls and roof and protect the remaining stock.
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Ockwein
Hicago Great Western Railway Company
Unknown man killed at Illinois Central grade crossing
Denison Iowa May 4 The body of an unknown man killed by an Illinois Central train at a grade crossing near Arfon is held by the coroner awaiting identification. It will be disposed of by state authorities if not identified. Also Akron Iowa May 4 Orval Van derbeck 9 was electrocuted near his home yesterday when he grasped a live electric wire feeding a nearby gravel pit.
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Denison
Arfon
Akron
Orval Vanderbeck
Pa’s Nightshirt Returns as Fashion Forecast
Chicago May 4 The United National Clothiers association heralds a retro trend revival with a modernized trousered pajama suit featuring a double breasted coat and sleeves with holders and suspenders. Colors suggested include gray pale lemon and blues, with pink blue and lacquers in accents. The display notes ensure sleeve holders match garters and brimmels for complete coordination.
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Associated Preagy
Chicago
United National Clothiers Association
Convaning
Semenoff Denies Illegal Marriage Claims in Russia
Reports say Gregory Semenoff, Cossack ataman and antibatshivike reader in Siberia, denies a telegram from a Haridu bishop confirming his divorce and second marriage. A representative promises proof as documents arrive from Farin. STOBUS HELD OVER. Mike Stobus bound over after waiving preliminary hearing on chicken theft charges.
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Tokio
United Statrat
Gregory Semenof
Siberia
Haridu
Farin
Stobus
Mike Stobus
Sec
VHR
Iowa Veterans urged to attend G A R encampments
Iowa Department Commander J B Harsh calls Grand Army of the Republic veterans to attend the forty eighth annual department encampment in Iowa City the week of June 18 and the national encampment in Des Moines in September with Gov. Kendall and staff expected to attend.
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Des Ampines
Iowa
J. B. Ddarsh
Grand Army of
Repub- Nu
Iowa City
Des Moines
Gov
Kendall
Atute
Lowality
Harsh
Grand Army
What Cheer Marshal Accidentally Killed in Office
Edward Crowe town marshal of What Cheer was accidentally shot and killed when his gun discharged after he jerked it from his pocket. His sleeve snagged the weapon as it fell to the floor and the bullet struck his neck, causing immediate death.
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Oskaloosa
Edward Crowe
What Cheer
Crowe
Farmer Dies from Accidental Shooting Near Garrison
Louis Holt Za, 36, died from wounds after a shotgun discharged when the corn planter wheel hit a hollow on his farm near Garrison yesterday. He was riding the planter with the gun under his arm and the shot entered his left side.
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Vinton
Louis Holt ‘Za
Garrison
Maltze
Win
Racing barns fire kills ten prize horses in Durant Iowa
Ten prize racing horses died in a fire that destroyed the Joe Miller racing barns at Durant. Residents from Cedar Scott and Muscatine counties gathered in the town hall to condemn high taxes and plan protests to the board of supervisors. Newton reports Jasper county paid 3400 bounty on gophers killed in April. Guthrie Center identifies George Leason and H. Horn of Des Moines as bandits who attacked and robbed Bob Edwards, an Adair taxi driver.
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Durant
Taypayera
Cedar
Scott
Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
Newton
Jasper County
Gophera
Guthric Center
Nan
George Leason
H. Horn
Des Moines
Bob Edwards
Adair
Judge Remands Stabus in Default Bond Case
After hearing evidence, the judge again remanded Stabus to the county jail in default of $1,000 bonds, sending him back from the district court.
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Stabus
Bronze medal for public service awarded to Iowa operator
Webster City May 4 Etta Wilcox a Williams night operator was honored with a bronze medal by the Northwestern Bell Telephone committee for heroically restoring communication after a bank robbery in June 1921. She wired through cut lines to warn towns and aid pursuit of robbers despite danger and darkness.
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Webster City
Aiea
Etta Wilcox
Williams
Miss Wilcox
Theodore X. Vail
Schuyler
Nel
Northwestern Bell Telephone Committee
Onaha
First National Bank
Mil- Toad
Ahso
Hwinkshare
Wile Mars
Jows Halls Spdt
Blairsburg
Town Falls
Fick Confesses in Estrin Robbery Case
After six hours of questioning by Chief P I Walker and detectives, George Fick 29 Davenport Iowa confesses to robbing Estrin's grocery with accomplices Harry Roden Chicago and Clarence Higgs Waterloo. Three suspects, all convicts, arrested. only $18 reportedly taken vs $126. Motive and identities scrutinized amid new rewards announced by W C F N for a separate streetcar holdup case.
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P. i. Walker
George Fick
Davenport
Harry Roden
Chicago
HW. B. Batrin
Haden
Fick
Eck
Iowa
Clarence Higgs
Waterloo
Higgs
Kotlen
Exstrin
Roden
Hag
Poincaré Policy Endorsed by German Affairs Committee
In Paris a semi official meeting of the senatorial foreign relations committees endorsed Premier Poincaré policy toward Germany. M D Dumergius reported that the premier assured him he could occupy the Ruhr without new troop mobilization if necessary.
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Paris
Poincare
Germany
M. D. Dumergius
Ruhr
Heir to vast estate sought in forgery case
A warrant is out for Otto Young Meyworth, heir to part of the $16 million Otto Young estate, charged with issuing four bogus checks for 100 dollars. Meyworth is at large. A complaint alleges a $106 check for a $75 bill was returned with no funds.
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Chicago
Otto Young Meyworth
Otto Young
Young Heyworth
Tocahote
Heyworth
Hold Army and Navy Bills for Pay Rates
Washington May 4 The intention of congressional leaders to delay passage of the annual arms and navy appropriation to delay new pay schedules for the military service was made known today by Representative Mondell and Senator Wadsworth who are in charge of the bills.
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Washington, D. C
Congressional Commission
Mondell
Wyoming
House Repubblican
Wadsworth
New York
Senate
Oldest Continuous Citizen of Lown Dies
Burlington Iowa May 4 D J yf A4 believed to be the oldest man to retain continuous residence in the state since birth died this morning at his daughter Mrs W J Maxwell's home. Born on a farm south of Hillsboro Van Buren county he spent most of life in Jefferson and Henry counties including 25 years in Mount Pleasant. He came to Burlington six years ago.
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Burlington
D. J. Yf
W. J. Maxwell
Hillsboro
van Buren County
Jefferson
Henry
Sears
Mount Pleasant
Trish Army Rebels Sign 4-Day Truce in Dublin
A 4 day truce between rival Urieh republican army forces is declared from 4 PM today to 4 PM Monday to allow talks for a final settlement. Signatories Owen O Duffy and Aian Lynch of the opposing chiefs of staff. Fighting continues elsewhere in Northern Ireland with ambushes and a police death.
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Associated Proms
Dublin
Urieh
Owen O'Duffy
Aian Lynch
Belfast
Dail Eireannal
Northern Ireland
Derry
Tyrone
Maghernfeldt
Crown
Ulster Frontier
Castle Pollard
Pay if Troops Stay U S Word to Allies
Washington May 4 official quarters state that allied governments must provide for paying the cost of maintaining American troops kept in Europe. For now a portion of the High U. S. infantry remains, but indefinite stay hinges on European partners adopting means to meet the American bill.
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U.S
Washington, D. C
Maine
Highth
U. S
Europe
City in Brief and Local Notes from Waterloo
West end 4th St. bridge and Buchanan Building noted with ads for glasses. M L Bowman spoke at Central Labor Union event backing his Republican state senate nomination. National Jersey Week set for June 5 to 10 with Waterloo demo planned. Fred I Kimball Co superintendent Edward A Bouma returns to work after illness. Cedar Heights residents travel to Janesville for school instruction on primary law and voting. County superintendent examining rural high school pupils for autumn entry. Miss Dortha Kober, Iowa student, returns home for grandfather A K Longaker’s funeral and visits Sunset Toad family.
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M. L. Bowman
Central Labor Union
United States
W. F. Parrott
Iowa
Cedar Heights
Janesville
Dortha Kober
A. K. Longaker
la Porte City
Surs
G. C. Kober
Sunset Toad
William P B Edgerton Rites Planned at Petersen Bros
Funeral services for William PB Edgerton will be held at Petersen Bros chapel at 2 p m Friday with Reverend Ernest BE Mounsey and Reverend G A Raspe officiating. The Masonic order will take part in the rites.
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William PL Edgerton
William PB. Edgerton
Petersen Bros
Ernest BE. Mounsey
G. A. Raspe
Masonic Order
Needs in Business Are Much Varied Says Harrington
Harrington urges merchants and manufacturers to pursue more business growth rather than accept smaller shares. He cites recent examples of firms winning new work and argues public buying resistance can be overcome through active effort and disciplined sales.
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Harrington
Ull
Babe’ Ruth
Mistaken Displays by Stores Influence Customer Sightlines
The article notes stores misplacing key displays on the left side, guiding most customers to the right upon entry. It cites an advertiser who sold searchlights at 31.25 in back storage, failing to front-display and lose buyers. Har rington observes facial expressions reflect effort, urging simpler, more appealing setups to attract shoppers.
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