United States Navy destroyers launch night assault near Lahaina
The U S S Seattle and more than 100 vessels engaged in tactical exercises on a mission toward Lahaina. Destroyers charged main forces under bright noonlight, while submarines patrolled and a fleet lights up the sea forming a floating city as dreadnoughts advance 140 miles southwest of Oahu after the drills.
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Seattle
United States
Brent
Tas
Lahalun
Sland
Lahaina Roads
Eyas
Oahu Island
River tragedy search for missing ends in futile
A river disaster near Memphis involved the steamer with 25 aboard drifting to Cow Island. Survivors recall the sudden list, capsizing in minutes, with engineers and Captain Fenton attempting to save passengers. Some clung to wreckage and trees as others were swept downstream. Despite rescues, the search for missing continues with frantic appeals from survivors and officials.
Swimmer Saves Woman and Child Amid Swift River Rescue
Clarence Miller, 20, a noted swimmer, sprang to aid in a rushing stream and guided a woman to shore after tying a life preserver around her. He and two others pulled a man named Shearer from danger, while Miss Lillian Weyl recalls Shearer aiding her with a life preserver before being swept away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Clarence Miller
Charles E
Miller
Charles &. Shearer
Lillian Weyl
Indianapolis
Ind
Shearer
Tires' President in Divorce Crogs-Bill Says Wife's Cusser
May 9 report details cross-bill by Will H. Dils president of the Isaak Walton League of America in divorce proceedings against Mrs Margaret Dilg. The cross-bill claims Mrs Dilg used harsh language and that her conduct endangers custody of their 5 year old daughter Frances Anne. It asserts she seeks divorce to marry a New York man and mentions Mrs Liles currently in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Will H. Dils
Isaak Walton League of America
Margaret Dilg
Dilg
OC C Cuts Rate on Coal from the West
Washington May 9 Sharp reductions in coal rates from Colorado and New Mexico fields to points in Dakota and Iowa were ordered by the federal commission. Maximum turnpike rates from the Walsenburg district to Council Bluffs and Sioux City were set. A separate report from Onawa noted a double tragedy at a local hotel with a missing party and a killed wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colorado
New Mexico
Prasat
South Dakota
Lowe Old Sankas
Jotergta coTmameres Commission
Walsenburg
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Mayhem on Grand Street Shatters Quiet in NY
News brief from New York reports unrest on Grand Street where a disturbance erupted near a jeweler. Police struggled to restore order as crowds pressed forward and workers attempted to secure property. Several arrests were noted as the scene cleared.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary address held today
SIRS Mary A officiating at home on Mot Taw Avenue led to memorial rites for Mrs. Mary address. Wakerat serviers with Rey 7 POUNK PASLOT conducted by Liman. Participants reported. body taken to Vinten for ture.
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Sirs
Mary A
Umbacgie Wakerat Serviers
Mary Adres
Rey
Paslot
Liman
Vinten
Ture
Man wrecked train to claim injury against railroad
Beatrice Nebraska May 9 after a long grilling Emmett Pethoud 25 admitted he deliberately wrecked a Union Pacific passenger train at Summit Kansas April 30 causing the death of Engineer Jack O Dowd He said I wanted to get hurt in the wreck and get a claim against the railroad company.
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Beatrice, Neb
Union Pacific
Summit
Kan
Jack O'Dowd
Emmett Pethoud
Beatrice
State Briefs Town City and Nearby Local News
Iva Benson emeritus of Johns Hopkins University outlined progress in chemistry before an American Chemical Society meeting. Irwin Goldberg forfeited to Johnny Harris in Des Moines after dislocating a thumb in sixth round. A coroner's jury found Mrs Wealthie Barner died accidentally as her husband’s shotgun exploded unloading on a hunting trip. Central High School Sioux City won the Tri State invitation meet with 34 points. Comma Gathers, 13, broke a leg and hip after a fall stepping on a broken rod on a building landing while playing tag. Mrs Auguste Clark, 70, was seriously injured by a passenger train after failing to hear the whistle at a crossing. Cedar Rapids Public Safety Commissioner Charles Wilcox and Police Chief Joseph Young left for New York City to attend an international police conference. Gran, a prominent eastern Iowa attorney, died suddenly after leaving a supper table from indigestion. John Broshe, 41, a farmer near Satonia, attempted suicide by shooting. wounded but alive. wife reported safe at Cedar Rapids hospital.
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Iva Benson
Johns Hopkins University
American Chemical Society
Marshalltown
Irwin Goldberg
New York
Johnny Harris
Des Moines
Mount Vernon
Wealthie Barner
Sioux City
Central High School
Tristate
Vermillion
S. D
Keokuk
Comma Gathers
Iowa City
Auguste Clark
Clark
Charles Wilcox
Joseph Young
New York City
International Police Conference
Cedar Rapids
Wl. Gran
Iowa
Tia
John Broshe
Saton_ ia
Reoshe
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Osage Doctor Held on Girl's Complaint
Osage doctor arrested for practicing without a state license and re-arrested on a serious charge in Charles City. Bonds set at 12,000. Prosecutors allege he enticed a 17 year old Johnsburg Minnesota girl to work and that the dispute over hospital bills led to the claim.
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Charles City
Way
Osage
Johnsburg
Minn
Veterans Hospital Split Confirmed at Fort Knelling
Washington May 9 officials reached a definite decision to construct a veterans hospital at Fort Knelling Minnesota. Director Hikes of the veterans bureau and war department officers announced the plan in a joint statement assuring the project.
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Washington, DC
Fort Knelling, Minn
Veterans’ Bureau
War Department
Cocoa maker Henry Wilbur dies at 90 in Philadelphia
Henry Wilbur, chocolate and cocoa manufacturer and founder of Wilbur & Sons, died today in Philadelphia at age 90. The native Philadelphian formed a predecessor company in 1865 and helped establish the present Wilbur & Sons firm. He is survived by his widow and several children.
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Philadelphia
Henry Wilbur
Wilbur
WO. Wilbur & Sons
Jailed Son, Insurance Heir in Doctor's Death
Edward G. Dillon, 19, son of Dr. William Dillon, was arrested at his mother's home in St. Louis in connection with the death of Dr. Dillon whose body with bullet wounds was found at Washington University Stadium on May 1. Police gave no statement on the questioning outcome. Dillon is beneficiary of three health and accident policies totaling 15,600 dollars, the latest policy taken April 22. He had attended Kansas University and is reportedly calm, refusing to answer questions. The case follows past arrest of Dillon in 1924 for robbery in which the charge was dismissed. Authorities traced threats against the physician and numerous telephone calls.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Edward G. Dillon
William Dillon
Washington University Stadium
Dillon
Kansas University
Lawrence
Kan
George Barnett
Maryland Narrowly Escapes Reef Off Honolulu
The superdreadnought Maryland nearly capsized off Hawaii when it sank into a reef trough, listing 30 degrees to starboard. Marines arriving from the islands report flooding in shift rooms and stores, with damage around 200000 dollars. Three sailors aboard a tender from Tennessee were drowned in the heavy seas.
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San Diego
Cal
Maryland
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Henderson
Tennessee
Death Driver In Pen Loses Damage Suit In Iowa Case
In Red Oak Iowa on May 9 a district court awarded 21000 to F H Isaacson for the estate of Mr and Mrs Aaron Anderson of Stanton after J P R Hodges inmate of the state prison caused a crash in June 2922 that killed the Andersons.
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Red Oak
J. PR. Hodges
F.H. Isaacson
Aaron Anderson
Stanton
Andersons
Hodge
West High hosts five events of home track meet
Five events of the annual West High home track and field meet were completed at the Old Rose and Black athletic field. Finals in the remaining events are set for next Tuesday. Pixley led the highs in 17.1 seconds, narrowly ahead of Burtor. Burton won the discus with 82 feet, while Putney took the shot at 39 feet 7 1/2 inches. Preliminaries in the 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, broad jump and high jump were held today.
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West High
Rose and Black
Pixley
Burtor
Beistle
Grange
Templeton
Sanphaomore
Holgate
Melkinster
Bing
Burton
McGowan
Jones
Washird
Putney
Cedar Valley
Hardinger
Harvey
Pfeiffer
Hull
Binz
Body of Marine Schroder to be buried in Cedar Rapids
The body of James Schroder, local Marine who drowned while bathing off Guam last March, arrived from San Francisco and will be buried tomorrow morning in Cedar Rapids. He was a World War veteran. The report also notes U S Steel unfilled tonnage figures as of April 30.
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Cedar Rapids
James €. Schroder
Guam
San Francisco
New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
Houston Welcomes World Advertising Delegates At Meet
Houston hosts opening of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention with delegates arriving from across the globe. Amon G. Carter and Samuel Bertram greet visitors as Gov Ferguson and Mayor Holcombe prepare welcomes. President Holland will respond for the world body.
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Gov. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Oscar Holcombe
Houston
Amon. G. Carter
Fort Worth
Tex
William S. Patton
The
Advertising Association of Houston
Samuel R. Bertram
Houston Chamber of Commerce
Holland
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Loss of Two Sons in War Affects Mind
Adel Iowa May 9 Loss of two sons in the world war is believed to have unbalanced the mind of C H Giles farmer living near Perry who is held in jail here today pending a sanity hearing Giles was taken into custody yesterday after threatening the lives of several persons with a shotgun The weapon was not loaded. wind wrecks planes San Antonio Texas May 1 Work was started this morning clearing away the twisted wreckage of air planes and hangars at Stinson field a commercial aviation center near here which was damaged by tornadow last night Thirteen planes were demolished death by own action CORONER SAYS Perry Ta May 3 Coroner E Powell Adel who yesterday investigated the death of P B dostin aged and wealthy recluse found slain in his home his throat cut With razor pronounced the case as one of death by own action and announced no inquest would be necessary.
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United Press
Houston
Texas
Elouston
Associated Advertising Clubs
San Antonio
Wisconsin
Calles
Adel
C. H. Giles
Perry
Giles
Tex
Stinson Field
Here
E. Powell
P. B. Dostin
Bell goes on trial Monday for second degree murder
The trial of Harry Bell for the shooting death of Ellsworth Kern begins Monday morning before Judge Wood in Tucson. Jurors report at 9 a.m. for the May term. the panel may take most of the day to empanel. Bell contends the gun discharged accidentally. county attorney W A Cook and assistant prosecute. defense is F C Muartark. Bell has been jailed since arrest due to lack of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Bell
Tucise
Bell
W. A. Cook
F. W. Edwards
F.C. Muartark
Unusual in Music to Be Featured in Capital Concerts
Washington notes unusual music programs at the Library of Congress auditorium funded by Mrs. Coolidge who adds 40000 and endows 25000 yearly. The project, designed by Pavla Lynn from Charles A. Platt plans, will select 1,000,000 pieces for premiere performances with radio broadcasts and prizes for first-time works. Local figures include Librarian Putnam and architect details.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congressional Library
Congress
Mus
Pavla Lynn
Capitol
Charles A. Platt
New York
Ultwice
Lirary of Congress
Careful Crossing Campaign Planned By Railroads
Illinois Central workers prepare a statewide safety drive during June to September, distributing pledge cards to motorists. Signers receive car plates reading This car stops at all railroad crossings. The safety committee includes H G Brown as chairman and members C Anderson, J Kurth, G W Parker, and others from the railroad and local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Railroad
Safety Committee
F. Sc
H G. Brown
H. G C. Wood
F. E. Jersa
W.S. Stipp
Griffin
S. V. Braden
H. B. Ellis
F. Neilson
C. Anderson
Robert Bickenbach
J. Kurth
G. W. Parker
Council of Women Backs France on Security Demand
Washington May 1 The International Council of Women voted 247 to 99 to support France in its security policy and urged a world disarmament with guarantees of personal safety. Mrs Philip Northmoore announced division among American delegates as the United States voted against France while Germany abstained in protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
International Council of Women Today
France
Philip Northmoore
United States
Germany
College Delegates at League Meeting in Cedar Rapids
Delegates from nine Iowa and Illinois colleges meet in Cedar Rapids to discuss aims of self government. Ames, Knox, Catal. Western and Cornell represented. Miss Alice Betts of Cornell speaks on self government, Miss Florence Busse of Ames on food and nutrition. Train service on Chicago Great Western line to Me is discontinued due to light traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Illinois
Women's Self Governing League
Ames
Knox
Towa Westeran
Cornell
Alice Betts
Florence Busse
Fire destroys Malt and Bento elevator in Monroe
A fire of undetermined origin swept through the Malt and Bento elevator in Monroe causing an estimated loss of 8000 dollars. The blaze consumed 7000 bushels of grain and half a car of corn, with officials noting the fire occurred this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bento Burns
Monroe
Military Funeral for Theodore J. Ptak Held Sunday
Funeral services for Theodore J. Ptak will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday from the home 302 Locust street and from St Mark's Episcopal church at 3 p m in charge of Rev Charles W Baxter. Honor pallbearers include H Q Bernbrook B M Folton Roger Crowell C Q Lamson John Brun ey and Tom Payne Active pallbearers are Tom Gauthier Her pitan Flint Robert Miller William Caavin N A Gasser and George W Weilein A military honor from Backer Chapman post American Legion and a firing squad will be at the grave Burial will be in Elmwood.
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Theodore J. Ptak
Locust Street
St. Mark's
Eepiscopal Church
Charles W. Baxter
H.Q. Bernbrook
B. M. Flolton
Roger Crowell
C. QO. Lamson
John Bruney
Tom Payne
Tom Gauthier
Herpitan Flint
Robert Miller
William Caavin
N. A. Gasser
George W. Weileln
Backer-Chapman
American Legion
Elmwood
Booze Smugglers Kill Coast Guard on Row Blockade
Rum row assailants killed a coast guard patrol boat during a row blockade effort. Crewmen were saved as the drifting vessel collided with a pilot boat. An ensuing explosion ignited gasoline and magazine stores, destroying both ships.
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Coast Guard
Finds Indian Graves with Hacked Bones near Homer
William Kritz a farmer near Homer Nebraska has discovered 17 old Indian graves on a hilltop on his farm. The graves form a circle with two to three skeletons per grave. Skeletons show hacked bones and missing skulls, suggesting massacre victims among the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
William Kritz
Wheat Drops After U S Crop Report Hits Markets
Chicago May 9 A sharp fall in wheat prices followed today’s U S government crop report which shows a larger yield than expected for winter wheat by 15 to 20 million bushels. May delivery weakened to 1 623 4 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Maxwell A. O'Brien Named First Assistant Attorney General
Des Moines May 9 Maxwell A O'Brien of Oskaloosa has been selected as first assistant attorney general succeeding John Fletsher who was appointed a Polk county district judge Attorney General Gibson announced Fletcher will begin duties Monday
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Des Moines
Maxwell A. O’brien
Oskaloosa
John Fletsher
Polk County
Gibson
Fletcher
Brighten London with Rainbow Beetle Wing Shoes
London fashion makers push bright streetwear using iridescent patent leather beetle wing effects to create glossy rainbow tones on skirts and shoes. Designers hope bold colors’ll light up social afternoons, though concerns linger about comfort in hot weather.
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London
Paris
New York Preacher to Open Broadway M. D. Church
Rev. William L. Sanders of New York has accepted the call to the Broadway M. D. church in Council Bluffs to succeed the late Rev. Frederick F. Case. Sanders, 36, will assume his duties Sunday, May 24, following Case’s death about a month ago.
Leeper Murder Trial Postponed to September Term
The trial of Robert Leeper for the murder of his father in law Roy Wertz, set for December 1922 in Iowa City, is postponed to the September term. Leeper remains in the state penitentiary under sentence.
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Vostvone
Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Roy Wertz
Leeper
State Penitentiary
French to Teach Severe Lesson to Invaders in Morocco
Premier Painleve stated after a cabinet meeting that France will give a severe lesson to those who invaded its territory. He said operations in Morocco are for stabilization and repulsing intruders, in accord with Britain and Spain, and denied militarism or imperialism. Spanish forces under Gen. Sanjurjo attacked Rif tribes near Gidemes and Pedar, with heavy Rif casualties and prisoners taken. Spanish losses were around 50 wounded.
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Associated Press
Paris
Paul Painleve
Morocco
Abd-ll-Krim
Spianish 'Croops
Proag
Tetuan
Gidemessand Pedar
Sanjurjos
Maany
Treasurers Allowed to Hold Interest on State Funds
Des Moines May 9 Ben J Gibson attorney general today handed down a decision that interest on state funds may be held by public treasurers until called for to meet a loss under the Loyrein Brookhart bank bill. He said county city or town and school treasurers should remit only when called for by the state. The fund is to cover less on public deposits through bank failure. Until that failure occurs and a pro rata assessment is issued treasurers should keep funds from interest as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ben J. Gibson
Loyrein- Brookhart Bank
Hin Omlce
Gibson
Attorneys to Claim Shepherd Victim of Million Dollar Will Case
Chicago May 9 A contention that William D Shepherd charged with killing his foster son William Wesson McClintock by typhoid germs is the victim of a million dollar will contest will be part of his defense when he goes to trial May 18. Prosecutors, preparing briefs from 75 witnesses before the coroner jury, say much will be inadmissible. Shepherds attorneys scoffed at a letter from Myrtle Osborn of Houston stating McClintock believed his mother had been poisoned and feared a similar death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William DD. Shepherd
William Wesson McClintock
Typhord Germs
Lis
Shepherd
Harry Olson
McClintock
Myrtle. Osborn
Houston
Tex
Towa City Hosts Next Junior Masons Meet
The nest semi annual meeting of the Seventh Iowa district will be held in Towa City on Nov 27 at the Order of DeMontay. Officers elected include district master councillor Edwin Varva of Cedar Rapids district senior councillor C A Albaugh of Marion district junior councillor Co R Schoepharster Clinton district scribe Paul Federson Bella Maine district treasurer Frank Varva Cedar Rapids. Degree work will be exemplified by Clinton chapter with DeMalay bars and master Masons present. Attendees hail from Clinton Dubuque Maquoketa Dewitt Iowa and Patton Sterling in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa City
Order of DeMontay
Iowa
Edwin Varvra
Cedar Rapids
C. A. Albaugh
Marion
Co. R. Schoepharster
Paul Federson
Bella Maine
Frank Varvra
DeMalay
Master Myasans
Rom Clinton
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Dewitt
Fpatton
Sterling
Ilfinais
Ames Woman Reported Lost in Norman Disaster
Lydia Hidinger of Memphis was reported among the dead in the Norman steamer disaster on the Mississippi River near Memphis. She was the grandmother of Roy E. Braun, connected with the state highway commission in Ames. A telegram said Leroy Hidinger and his son were rescued, but Mrs. Hidinger was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lydia Hidinger
Memphis
Norman
Mississippi
Roy E. Braun
Braun
State Highway Commission
Leroy Hidinger
Hidinger
Viscount Lascelles' Uncle Found Dead
London May 9 The Hon Francis Sohn Lascelles uncle of Viscount Lascelles and husband of Princess Mary was found shot to death in the hunting room of his home. A double barrelled gun lay near the body. He was 54. Marriage licenses listed include Floyd A Metzger and Valeda Martin of Waterloo Harvey J Maxwell and Norma Henkie both of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Francis Sohn Lascelles
Viscount Lascelles
Mary
Ascoller
Floyd A. Metzger
Waterloo
Valeda Martin
Harvey J. Maxwell
Norma Henkie
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Cape Lantsing
Penton
Memorphis
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Ark
J ‘Enton
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1Atperican Society of Civil Enginicsts
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Southern Contrattor
D. J. Gil
Trouggh
Schaefer
Howe
Vernon Martin
OC. C
Onawa
Phemeister
Topeka
Kanenor
Maria
Ceupie
Grand Street
Anil
Veterans’ Hospital
Fit
Snelling Assured
Marjory Corey Aund
Jane Wydenkot
University of Iowa
Hammond Avenue
Jennie Woodward Sturtavant
Brockton, Mass
Vermont
Earl Woodward
Lucille Chatterton
Granville, Vt
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Globe
Harry Bell
Ker
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Council of Women
Mintinge
Chicago Great Western
Great Western
Theodore F
PTAK
Contin
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U. S
Virginia Cassix
Debuweco Yhelesiger
Women's Christian
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Tobieco
Aiffian
Painleve
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