Frost Strikes Fruit Fields Across Iowa and Midwest
Des Moines reports record cold with 23 to 30 degrees as frost damages fruit crops. Apple and cherry trees show potential yield loss if freezes continue. strawberries, currants, and raspberries vary in damage. Garden plants show resilience, some tops killed but roots may regrow. Weather bureau notes continued frost risk across Nebraska Kansas Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Fowler
Cedar Heights
Wes
Erdeners
Decorah
Associated Press
Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Alidywest
International News Wire
Chicago
Iowest
Tollin
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Wiscon
Indiana
Illinois
Capital Wonders If U S Will Push Wheeler Trial
The piece debates whether the government will pursue the pending indictment against Campbell Wheeler and one more. It notes Campbell is convicted in a related case while Wheeler has been acquitted in another, with witnesses discredited and jurisdictional challenges raised.
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Wheeler
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Campbell
Montana
Washington
IGN
Berald
Tribune News Service
Town Farmer Not Bootlegger Says Wayne Wheeler
Wayne Wheeler asserts a town farmer is not a bootlegger amid a broader probe into Prohibition era activities. He cites police department involvement and dismisses Dubuque and Davenport allegations as hoaxes while officials debate the report's accuracy and enforcement challenges.
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Wayne BR. Wheeler
Three Dead and One Hurt in Crossing Crash
Three people were killed and one injured in a crossing accident today. Suspects include local officials and drivers linked to the incident. The victims identified include Eva Diehl, 21, and Mary Cooke, with other details unclear due to damaged text.
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United Pr
New York
Urleidens Stenebragk Warty
Irving
Eva Diehl
Mary Cooke
York
Walter
Prohibition
Corncol byproducts for paper and bakelite eyed
Dee Maines May 7 report notes Dr. O W Sweeney of Arts discusses using corn stalks as substitutes for wood pulp to make paper and bakelite. He asserts paper quality would match wood pulp product.
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Dee Maines
O. W. Sweeney
Arts
Officials Sworn In Prohibition Probes Across Cities
United Press reports show in 13 large cities about 206 public servants have been indicted for prohibition enforcement offenses in recent months. around 36 suspended or punished, with most of the indicted convicted and sentenced to jail. Ohio leads with over 66 officers sentenced. several city and state officials nationwide face indictments and suspensions amid a broad crackdown.
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United Press
Ohio
Ciry
Prohibition
Nes Moines
Birmingham
Ala
Morris County
N. J
Othrg
New York City
Coast Guard Force
San Francisco
Denver
Colo
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Michican Gix
Coustabies
Cieburne Peanuty
Altabama
Easland
Coalitea
Sejinate
Severi
Five Hurt as Clock Falls on Five in Brooklyn
Fragmentary report details a Brooklyn incident where a clock fell and injured five people. The chaotic scene involved debris and immediate responders, with officials assessing the damages and next steps. The text is unclear on exact locations, names, or outcomes.
Orchestras Play for Green Starg While They Work
Hollywood studios rely on sideline music to smooth mood and aid filming. From a portable organ in 1916 to expanded ensembles, composers blend classical and popular tunes to match stars, enhance comedy, and heighten drama on location and set.
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Green Starg
Associated Press
Hollywood
Cal
Socialists Seek to Enjoin Inauguration of von Hindenburg
Berlin May 7 Socialist protest challenges the validity of Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s election as president. They allege irregularities and seek to void the vote while nationalists say the case cannot prove impact on the tally where Hindenburg led with about 908 911 votes and claim the early inauguration date pressures the election commission.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg
Germany
von Willenburs
Cedar Falls Census Lists 63 Horses and 114 Cows for Tax
Cedar Falls assessor Crone reports a census showing 63 horses and 114 cows taxable within city limits. A few animals were not listed due to the flood situation and some returns missing.
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Cedar Falls
tHians Crone
Driver Unhurt As Car Flips Three Times In Des Moines
Des Moines reports a heavy car owned by Smith rolled over three times after a collision with A T Newell’s car. Both drivers were rescued and unharmed, while Mary Guimond sustained minor injuries. The crash left wheels in the air and prompted a quick response from onlookers.
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Des Moines
Smith
A. T. Newell
Mary
Guimond
Newell
World War Vets Battle French in Desert Trenches
Tangier May 7 Three French forces pressing on Rifian tribesmen in Morocco clash with stubborn Moors. Gen Colubat wins relief of isolated posts as Col Colembay meets heavy attack near Ihat. French three columns aim to drive Rift forces back and lift block houses. Taunat Heights seized after storming trenches. Moors suffer heavy losses.
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United Press
Tangier
Morocco
Columbat
Reachine
Colembay
Ihat
Ahmet
Spanish
Abd-El-Krim
French Morocco
Gol. Brevdenbirg
Coluins
Taunat
Taunat Heights
Ancient Whisky Dug Up In Garden In Police Custody
A man digging in his garden uncovered two quart bottles of imported whisky buried in a pasteboard carton. The find, dating from before Prohibition, was turned over to police and is now on display in Chief Leighton's office. Orvis admits he reaped where he had sown.
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WLF
Orvis
Nolice Department
Leighton
Boy Saves Life In Des Moines Fire Incident
Des Moines, May 7. Frank Furbush, a 14 year old boy, suffered burns after kerosene was used on a furnace fire to hasten its blaze. He explains his curiosity led to the incident and says he hopes his experience becomes a safety lesson. Doctors predict permanent scars on his face, shoulders and hands.
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Des Moines
Frank Furbush
Scott
Frank
Iowa Salesman Dies in Galesburg Hotel
J Anderson, a salesman for a Burlington motor company, died in a hotel room in Galesburg Iowa at dawn. Authorities withhold the cause of death as a Burlington social figure detained by police awaits an inquest set for 10:30 a.m.
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Galesburg, T
J. Anderson
Burlington
Motor Company
Anderson
Galesburg
Lusitania sinking memorial marked in Town Hall
The tenth anniversary observance of the Lusitania sinking will be held today at 4 p m in Town Hall under the Navy and Marine Memorial association.
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Ron
Town Hall
Navy and Marine Memorial Association
Mortuary notice for Mrs. Lucindia Yerrick
Mrs. Lucindia Yerrick 74 died last evening at her home 318 Irving Street of age related causes. Born March 14 1851 in Rockford Illinois she moved to Taylorsville Tennessee as a girl then to Marble Rock farm then Waterloo in 1891. Survived by husband Oliver a daughter Mrs Joy Burge Waterloo and a son Ivan predeceased. Funeral Friday 10 am Petersen Bros Chapel with Rev Williamson. burial Marble Rock. Funeral yesterday at First Presbyterian church noted with Rev Z R Macartney. pallbearers listed.
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Lecinda Yerrick
Lucindia Yerrick
Irving Street
Rockford
Ill
Taylorsville
Decedent
Oliver Yerrick
Waverly
Marble Rock
Waterloo
First Baptist Church
Joy Burge
Ivan
Petersen Bros.enanet
BE. Williamson
Andy
Uncle Joe Cannon Turns 89 In Danville Today
The longtime congressman Uncle Toe Cannon celebrated his eighty ninth birthday quietly at his Danville home. He met Jack Harding and Lieut. Lowell Smith at a luncheon and joked about beating Chauncey Depew’s longevity while railing against the Jazz Age.
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International News Wire
Danville
Toe Cannon
Congress
Jack Harding
Lieut
Lowell Smith
Cannon
Andy Joe
Chauncey Depew
Starts Fight to Aid Lowly Pedestrians
Cedar Rapids May 7 County Attorney J Sarngrover swore out information against William Blum local fruit dealer on two charges of reckless driving and failure to report an accident. Blum is jailed. A jury found him guilty in justice court but sentencing limits apply unless Sarngrover wins another conviction. Witnesses identified him as the driver of the car that struck a parked vehicle on Ells boulevard.
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Cedar Rapids
J. Sarngrover
William Blum
Blum
Barmgrover
Davis dies without naming assailant in revolver shooting
Sioux City May 7 W A Davis victim of a mysterious revolver shot Tuesday died early today without revealing the name of his assailant. Ellsworth McGuire witness says Davis argued with a man on a street corner. A sedan owned by a man named Smith at Reinbeck caught fire near Waterloo while en route to a bridge by the F L Kiingaman farm. W D Johnston county engineer ordered wreckage removal to clear traffic. W W Beal of Waterloo was reelected president of the Iowa Sunday School Council of Religious Education for two more years. Dr W R Keasey Ottumwa and Marion Woods Des Moines named to other posts.
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Sioux City
W. A. Davis
Ellsworth McGuire
Davis
McGuire
AUTO
Smith
Reinbeck
Gre White
Waterloo
de Provan
F. L. Kiingaman
W. D. Johnston
W. W. Beal
W. Beal
Iowan Sunday School Council of Religious Education
Burlington
W. R. Keasey
Ottumwa
Marion &. Woods
Des Moines
Hayward Divorce Granted With Property Settlement
Mrs. Florence Amma Hayward is granted a divorce from Lena S. Hayward. Property rights are set, giving her the Home Park second addition home, the automobile, and $3,200. She receives custody of a minor son. the father may visit at intervals. Waterloo chapter D A R to hold Friday dinner at the YMCA with a 4:36 board meeting.
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DD A. R’s
Mert
Waterloo
Daughters of American Revolution
Germany faces tariff clash over protection and union
In Dusseldorf on May 7 observers weigh Germanys choice between high protective tariffs to shield industry or pursuing a customs union to boost foreign trade. The debate pits heavy industry interests against manufacturers seeking broader foreign access, with national election turmoil likely to sharpen the issue.
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Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Germany
Berlin
Ruhr
Saxony
Thuringia
Alsaces Lorraine
Upper Silesia
Saar
Memel
Customs Union
School Head Urges Need for Men Teachers to Lions Club
Charles W. Kline told Lions Club members at Black's Tearoom that public schools require more men teachers and that status and ability must be paid for in education. He noted over half of Waterloo taxes fund school construction and maintenance and warned qualified male teachers are scarce due to stronger prospects elsewhere.
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Charles W. Kline
Lions Stub
Black's
Boards of Education
Ktioe
Waterloo
Silk dress and shoe theft loot recovered by police
Detectives recovered about six silk dresses and twelve pairs of women’s shoes after investigating private sales of valuable apparel at cut prices. The loot is held by the police awaiting merchant identification.
Waterloo Woman's Club Plans Health Essay Contest
The Waterloo Woman's Club will sponsor an essay contest for sixth and seventh graders on how a boards of health operate during Child Health Week. Students describe board duties and authority including health physician sanitary inspector and milk and food inspector. Essays must be 250 words or less with prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars.
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Waterloo Woman's Club
Board of Health
Women’s Club
Aviarits
Confer Master’s Degree by Royal Arch Masons
Tabernacle chapter No. 42 will confer the most excellent master’s degree on a class of candidates at the Masonic temple at 7 30 p m today. Refreshments will be served after the work.
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Tabernacle Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Building and Loans Institute Meeting At Courthouse
A representative of the American Institute of Building and Loans will speak at 8 p.m. in the small courtroom of the courthouse. Those interested in building and loan matters are invited.
Army Air Chief Is Lost Overnight Flight to Nashville
Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick chief of the army air service was reported lost after a flight from Memphis to Nashville without a stop. He and pilot Capt. St Clair Street landed safely at Eva village after nightfall and resumed at dawn. News spread as cities along the route watched for the missing plane.
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Nashville
Tenn
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
Fleh
Memphis
Uifselty
Eva
St. Clair Street
Patrick
Madalfmaculty
Pays $1 Fine for Cussin’ Police Chief
Des Moines reports Clarence Newell an attorney pleaded guilty in municipal court to disturbing the peace by loud and profane language in Chief James Cavender’s office. He paid a $1 fine.
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Des Moines
Clarence Newell
James Cavender
Navy Dirigible Moored to Pataka in Pataka, Porto Rico
The Los Angeles completed its cruise to the Virgin Islands and, at 8 40 last night, was safely moored to the mast of the Pataka in Mayaguez Porto Rico. Navy department officials confirmed the mooring and the ship’s return from the Virgin Islands.
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Washington, D. C
Sivisible
Los Angeles
Mayaguez
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Navy Department
Bank Clearings and Local Notices From Waterloo May 7 1925
Waterloo bank clearings for the week ending May 7 1925 were 1 550 528 90 with daily totals 299 000 08 205 853 50 248 325 87 208 272 72 and 199 734 978 5. corresponding week 9241 855 210 55 and 1923 435 600 77. Linden items include Myrtle M For ly Belo Ais moving to Waterloo and church social details. Rev Earle Baker to preach. Misses Zuehike Bueter and guests hosting. Frank Witlaby visiting Waterloo. Grendina Chapman visiting relatives. J W Chapman family in Robertson. Andrew Burke returns from San Antonio.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Waterloo Bank Clearings
Waterloo _Clearing House association
Speece
Linden Linden
Myrtle M. Forly
Belo Ais
Waterloo
Chiss
Janet Zuehike
Ruth
Marthe Bueter
Frank Witlaby
Robertson
Grendina Chapman
Earle Baker
Linden M. D
Andrew Burke
San Antonio
Tex
J. W. Chapman
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